Montesquieu's Considerations on the Causes of the Grandeur and Decadence of the Romans (1889)

Montesquieu's Considerations On The Causes Of The Grandeur And Decadence Of The Romans is a classic work of political philosophy that was originally published in 1734. The book explores the rise and fall of the Roman Empire, examining the factors that led to its success and eventual decline. Montesquieu, a French philosopher and political theorist, argues that the key to Rome's success was its system of government, which balanced power between different branches and prevented any one group from gaining too much control. However, he also notes that Rome's downfall was caused by a combination of factors, including corruption, excessive military expansion, and the decline of civic virtue among its citizens. Throughout the book, Montesquieu draws on historical examples and philosophical insights to offer a nuanced analysis of the Roman Empire and its legacy. This 1889 edition of the book includes an introduction by the translator, which provides additional context and analysis of Montesquieu's ideas. Overall, Montesquieu's Considerations On The Causes Of The Grandeur And Decadence Of The Romans is a thought-provoking and insightful work that continues to be studied and debated by scholars of political philosophy and history.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.