This chapter talks about ecclesiastical powers, such as the one the Pope and the Catholic Church held at the time. I think this is kind of important. I do not know how much real power the Catholic Church holds now, but from the chapter it seems like they had plenty of it back then. In one part of the chapter, the author acknowledges that this kind of government cannot be judge; however he mentions some example of how it is supposed to be managed.
He uses Alexander IV as an example of using an army to strengthen the power of a Duke and the church itself in the long run. What I find interesting is how Nicholas says that this is the best kind of king down because no enemies will attempt to destroy since it is protected for all and by all. So It is pretty much saying to have the power of religion is the best form of control since no human entity is going to overcome it. It is also worth to notice how they don’t mention it is important to make the religion figures allies. In those times to my understanding it was essential to have the Pope as your ally to make the Reign stronger than ever.
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