Missing Monarchy: Correcting Misconceptions About The Middle Ages, Medieval Kingship, Democracy, And Liberty

"Missing Monarchy" by Jeb Smith, which offers a provocative critique of modern democracy by examining historical monarchy and medieval society. Numerous endorsements praise the book's scholarly nature and its challenge to modern assumptions, suggesting that the medieval era provided greater individual rights and freedom than contemporary governance. The text itself systematically investigates various aspects of medieval life, contrasting concepts like medieval kingship under law and decentralized feudalism with modern democratic centralism, taxation, and the perceived moral decay of current political systems. Ultimately, the source argues that modern democracies are susceptible to tyranny and corruption, positioning the decentralized, Christ-centered social structures of the Middle Ages as a superior model for liberty and self-governance.

424 pages