The Spirit of the Laws

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 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.

Author: Charles de Secondat Montesquieu
Publisher: Digireads.com
Published: 01/01/2010
Pages: 540
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.73lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.20d
ISBN13: 9781420938302
ISBN10: 1420938304
BISAC Categories:
- Political Science | General

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