Spirit of the Laws - Softcover

Montesquieu, Charles De Secondat Baron De

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0028492706 ISBN 13: 9780028492704

Publisher: The Free Press, 1970

Synopsis

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-Louis de Secondat, Baron de Montesquieu wrote this piece under the inspiration of such political theorists as René Descartes, Nicholas de Malebranche, and Niccolò 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.

About this edition

• Publisher: The Free Press
• Publication date: 1970
• ISBN 10: 0028492706
• ISBN 13: 9780028492704
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 755