Catholic Encyclopedia: Joseph-Marie, Comte de Maistre
Biographic article from the 1911 edition, summarizing his chief arguments for authority and against Gallicanism.
Modern History Sourcebook: Divine Origins of Constitutions
Excerpt from de Maistre's 1810 work on the source of authority for constitutional governments.
ThinkQuest: Joseph de Maistre: Philosophy
Student-produced site which summarizes de Maistre's ideas on authority.
CyberNation Quotations: Joseph de Maistre
Small collection of uncited quotes on human nature.
Joseph Maistre
A repository of electronic texts by and about the Counter-Enlightenment theorist and writer by Richard Lebrun at the University of Manitoba. Also includes a brief biography, bibliography, and links to related sites.
Writings of Joseph de Maistre in English Translation
Translated excerpts of the counterrevolutionary theoretician's Considerations on France, Study on Sovereignty, Essay on Political Constitutions, The St. Petersburg Dialogues, and Englightenment on Sacrifices.
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