The Spirit of the Laws is without question one of the central texts in the history of eighteenth-century thought, yet there has been no complete scholarly English language edition since 1750. This lucid translation renders Montesquieu's problematic text newly accessible to a fresh generation of students, helping them to understand why Montesquieu was such an important figure in the early enlightenment and why The Spirit of the Laws was such an influence on those who framed the American Constitution. Fully annotated, this edition focuses on Montesquieu's use of sources and his text as a whole, rather than on those opening passages toward which critical energies have traditionally been devoted.

SPIRIT OF THE LAWS

Politics & Social Sciences

Montesquieu, Baron De

Philosophy

Free Press

The Persian Letters

Literature & Fiction

Classics

Bobbs Merrill Company c1964

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

The Spirit of Laws Part Two

Legal History

Kessinger Publishing

The Spirit of Laws V2 is a book written by Montesquieu, Baron De, which is a comprehensive study of political theory and governance. This book is the second volume of the two-volume series and was originally published in 1748. The author's main objective in this book is to explore the various forms of government and the principles that underpin them.The book is divided into several parts, each of which deals with a specific aspect of political theory. The first part explores the different types of government, including republics, monarchies, and despotisms. Montesquieu analyzes the advantages and disadvantages of each system and provides examples of countries that have successfully implemented them.The second part of the book focuses on the principles of government, including the separation of powers, the role of the judiciary, and the importance of checks and balances. Montesquieu argues that a successful government must have a balance of power between the different branches, and that the judiciary must be independent to ensure justice is served.The third part of the book explores the laws and customs of different nations, and how they influence the political system. Montesquieu argues that laws and customs are essential to maintaining a stable government, and that they must be adapted to the specific needs of each country.Overall, The Spirit of Laws V2 is a seminal work in the field of political theory and has had a significant impact on the development of modern democracy. It is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the principles of government and the foundations of democracy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

History

Europe

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