Montesquieu (1888)

Montesquieu (1888) is a comprehensive biography of the French philosopher and political thinker Charles-Louis de Secondat, Baron de La Br�����de et de Montesquieu. Written by the French historian and sociologist Albert Sorel, the book explores the life, ideas, and impact of Montesquieu, who is best known for his influential treatise The Spirit of Laws.The biography begins with Montesquieu's early life and education, tracing his journey from a privileged upbringing in a noble family to his studies in law and philosophy. Sorel examines Montesquieu's intellectual development, including his exposure to the works of ancient and modern thinkers such as Aristotle, Machiavelli, and Locke.The book then delves into Montesquieu's major works, including The Persian Letters, which satirized French society and politics, and The Spirit of Laws, which laid out his vision for a just and stable political system based on the separation of powers. Sorel analyzes Montesquieu's ideas on government, law, religion, and society, as well as his influence on later political thinkers such as Rousseau and Jefferson.Throughout the book, Sorel also provides historical context for Montesquieu's ideas, examining the political and social conditions of 18th-century France and Europe. He discusses Montesquieu's role in the Enlightenment, his interactions with other intellectuals of the time, and the controversies and criticisms that his ideas sparked.Overall, Montesquieu (1888) offers a detailed and insightful portrait of one of the most important thinkers of the Enlightenment era, shedding light on his life, works, and enduring legacy.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.