Monarchist Book Review
An objective list of Monarchical Literature
At some point in a monarchist’s life, there comes a time where they become inspired to get off of the mind-melting neurodivergent hospice which is internet chatrooms, and to dive deep into intellectual study about the fundamentals of monarchy. These aspiring scholars take a keen interests in one or more aspects of monarchy.
Some prefer “Dynasty Defense” and study different Royal Successions and Families like the Jacobites or the English Royal Family (see Dr Jacqueline Riding or Penny Junor). Others are more focused on “Monarchical Apologetics” and study political theory or political-theology (see Hegel or Joseph de Maistre). Some are a “jack of all trades” like Dr. Charles Coulombe, who writes on many different Royal topics, others prefer to teach “mere monarchy” like Hunter Gasper, who lays out the basic necessities and dispel the modern myths of the institution.
But a question one must ask, if he is to begin this journey of study, is “where do I begin?” This article is meant to be an objective reading list of Monarchical Literature. There are 5 categories that we will divide the books by: Novice (New), Student (Lighter Reading), Royalist (Dynastic History), Philosopher (Political Theory), Scholar (Modern articles and essays). Let’s begin:
NOVICE:
At the very beginning of your studies, it is best to start with the basics. The questions that should be asked are: What is Monarchy? What are the myths surrounding it? How is it better than a Republic?
The List is as follows:
Modern Monarchy by Hunter Gasper
Star Spangled Crown By Charles Coulombe
De Regno ad Regem Cypri By Thomas Aquinas
STUDENT:
Now that you have the basics down, the next step is to read literature that is much longer than that of a Novice, but nonetheless well-worded and helpful. The Questions asked in these books are the same as the Novice, but are discussed deeper in depth and often revolve around different dynasties as prime example.
A Defense of Monarchy: Catholics Under a Protestant King By Multiple Authors
Patriarcha: The Natural Power of Kings By Sir Robert Filmer
Monarchy: A Study of Louis XIV By Hillaire Belloc
Missing Monarchy By Jeb J. Smith
ROYALIST:
Congratulations! You now have all of the basics memorized. You have the myths debunked, the meanings memorized, and even a bit of history under your belt. It's time for you to turn it up a notch and start studying dynasties, because there will come a time when you have to hear the fallacious statement “What about Bad Monarchs?!” uttered from a uneducated sophist.
The Last King of America By Andrew Roberts
The Habsurgs: The History of a Dynasty by Benjamin Curtis
The Romanov Royal Martyrs By St. John the Forunners Monastery
The Kaiser’s Memoirs By Wilhelm II
Maria Theresa: The Habsburg Empress in Her Time By Barbara Stollberg-Rilinger
Marie Antoinette: The Making of a French Queen By Dr. John Hardman
Louis XVI By Dr. John Hardman
The Jacobites By Charles River Editors
Napoleon By Andrew Roberts
Blessed Charles of Austria: A Holy Emperor and His Legacy By Dr. Charles Coulombe
Vicars of Christ By Dr. Charles Coulombe
The Myth of Bloody Mary: A Biography of Queen Mary I of England By Linda Porter
King James VI of Scotland and I of England By Bryan Beavan
King John: New Interpretations By S.D. Church
The Sanctity of Louis IX By Geoffrey of Beaulieu and William of Chartres
Emperor: A New Life of Charles V
Two Lives of Charlemagne By Einhard and Notker the Stammerer
History of Friedrich II of Prussia By Thomas Carlyle
Catherine the Great By Robert K Massie
Peter the Great By Robert K Massie
PHILOSOPHER:
Well done, you have successfully mastered the history of these often misunderstood Dynasties and have seen past the unadulterated slander of these Kings and Queens. But now, it is time to think a little more outside the box. As a philosopher, you will read about the metaphysical realities, hierarchical structures, and objective advantages of Monarchy from a non-dynastic perspective. These great products of political-theory will help you to truly understand what a monarchy “is” and “why” it is objectively superior.
Leviathan By Thomas Hobbes
Politics Drawn From Holy Scripture By Jaques Bossuet
Monarchia By Dante Alighieri
Democracy: The God That Failed By Hans-Hermann Hoppe
Sovereignty By Bertrand de Jouvenel
On Power By Bertrand de Jouvenel
Liberty or Equality: The Challenge of Our Times By Erik von Kuehnelt-Leddihn
Considerations on France By Joseph de MaistreOn Sovereignty By Bodin
Freedom Wears a Crown By John Farthing
Writings on Common Law and Hereditary Right By Thomas Hobbes
Against Rousseau By Joseph de Maistre
On Kings By David Graeber and Marshall Sahlins
The Politics By Aristotle
Liberty, Dominion, and the Two Swords By Lester L. Field Jr
The Divine Right of Kings By John Neville Figgis
Paths to Kingship in Medieval Latin Europe By Björn Weiler
Kingship and Law in the Middle Ages By Fritz Kern
Political Writings of King James VI and I
Reflections on the Revolution of France By Edmund Burke
The King's Two Bodies By Ernst H. Kantorowicz
Absolute Monarchy and the Stuart Constitution By J.P. Kenyon
Constitutional Monarchy in France By Vincent Wright
SCHOLAR:
You have successfully reached the end of the academic hierarchy. No one you know is as well read as you on the subject of monarchy. You have are a master of both Dynastic Defense and Monarchical Apologetics. You can define the basics of Monarchy, as well define the ontology of this beloved system of government. But alas, there will always be someone more learned than you. Do not take this as an insult! For you now get to learn from modern academics, scholars, and experts on the subject.
Academic/Monarchist Websites:
Royal Studies Network
International Monarchist League
Medievalist.net
Monarchist Youtube Channels/Podcasts:
Lavader
The Monarchist Channel (TMC)
Catholic Monarchist Podcast
Tumblar House
Academic Articles:
Aristotle on the Best Form of Government By Giovanni Giorgini
Aristotle’s Pambasileia and the Metaphysics of Monarchy, Polis By Carol Atack
Royal Rule in Aristotle By Paul Bullen
Art, Aristocracy, and Kingship, in: Encyclopedia of Empire, Oxford By David Engels
Shadows of the Empire… Josephus and Tacitus on Monarchy and Kingship By Martin Friis
Eugenios of Palermo’s Theory of Kingship: Political Legitimacy, Hierarchy, and the Order of Society By Mircea G Dulus
Three Arguments Relevant to the History and Theory of Monarchy By James Alexander
Monarchy By Julianna Grigg
Well, there you have it, an objective, organized, structured list of Monarchical Literature. At some point in the future I will go over the intricacies of famous works (Ex. the difference between Hobbes and Bossuet on Absolute Monarchy).
Until then, I encourage you to read, and write, and rhetorize. Knowledge is power, and the more knowledge about monarchy we have, the more powerful our defense of it will be.
From the offical website, and also came here after I searched it up on YouTube. If a monarch is to come in, we must pave the way for a monarch. I say that a person who is a popular person in the party should run for regent in the elections, due to if we rush to put a monarch in, the people who might not accept of it might get a coup and keep the status quo. A regent like Horthy Mikolos should be in power and pave way for our monarch to take power such as putting on the internent how a American monarchy would be benefical.
Honestly thought this was going to be a list of fiction books that present monarchy in a positive light or something lol. As someone getting to be ever more of a monarchist and who writes fantasy fiction in favour of tradition and stuff it might have been interesting to see what might have been presented.