For the following essays use material from: the controversy between Henry IV and Gregory VII; Magna Carta ; Machiavelli’s Political Theory ; John Calvin’s Ordinances ; James VI’s Free Monarchies ;...

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Title: Controversy between Henry IV and Gregory VII
Contents
Introduction    3
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2.    5
Conclusion    6
Works Cited    7
Introduction
Contemplating the political crisis in mind, the several famous authors produced their perspectives through their writings. Henry IV and Gregory VII was written by the famous author William Shakespeare under the political circumstances prevailing in England. Magna Carte was written by John, the king of England and Stephen Langton in order to provide a practical solution to the political problems. Machiavelli’s Political Theory also highlights the political agendas, which includes deceit, murder of innocent and many more.
John Calvin’s Ordinance also focuses on the political ideologies which expressing the powerful relation between human. James VI Free Monarchies also expresses the idea of kingship and political outcomes prevailing in England. Thomas Hobbes and John Locke also stated their philosophies regarding the form of government prevailing during that specific era in England.
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Political crisis prevailing in England during the era 1200- 1600, the above-mentioned authors highlighted their personal political perspectives through their several piece of writings. As stated by Shakespeare, in his writing, the conflict between the two powerful men Henry IV and Gregory VII with a motif to get hold on the Church and having the right to appoint the bishops under them (Wilmering). According to the writer, Pope holds the more powerful position as compared to the king to form a government and order the society as they were treated as God’s messengers on Earth.
According to Stephen Langton and John, king of England, Magna Carte is a form of document, which guarantees the political liberties (Duncan). It was drafted a meadow by the River Thames and was further signed by King John. He argued that God has not intended the king only to serve lifelong the whole World, who were predisposed to rules and has disregard and disrespect towards the laws.
According to Machiavelli, the prince is to be liked by the common people and he should deal tactfully with those people, who do not like him in order to be the political authority (Kearns and Walter). Machiavelli portrays the form of ideal government as a republic as he believes that every citizen has the right to speak and think freely and openly. He believed that as a ruler,...