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This treatise on political theory, originally published anonymously in 1748, has become one of the most influential works of political science ever written. French philosopher Charles de Montesquieu wrote this piece under the inspiration of such political theorists as Ren Descartes, Nicholas de Malebranche, and Niccol Machiavelli. The ideas laid forth by Montesquieu in this work, especially that of balancing power among branches of government, had a prominent influence on the American Constitution, although at the time of its publication was subject to censorship. Over twenty years in the making, "The Spirit of Laws" considers a vast range of political topics including: the preservation of civil liberties, taxation, slavery, commerce, the role of women, crime and punishment, religion, education, morality and the law, and other matters of political, sociological, and anthropological importance. Undoubtedly, it has become one of the most emulated and highly-regarded treatises on political law ever written. This edition is printed on premium acid-free paper.
Author: Charles De Secondat Montesquieu
Publisher: Digireads.com
Published: 03/13/2020
Pages: 614
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.70lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 1.36d
ISBN13: 9781420967852
ISBN10: 1420967851
BISAC Categories:
- Philosophy | Political
- Political Science | History & Theory | General
- Law | General
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