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 historical work that was originally written by French philosopher and political thinker Charles de Secondat, Baron de Montesquieu. The book was first published in 1734 and has been translated into English by various authors over the years. The 1889 edition is one of the earliest English translations of the book.The book is a critical analysis of the factors that contributed to the rise and fall of the Roman Empire. Montesquieu examines the political, social, economic, and cultural forces that shaped Roman society and led to its eventual decline. He argues that the Roman Republic was able to achieve greatness because of its unique system of government, which balanced power between different branches and prevented any one group from becoming too dominant.However, Montesquieu also identifies several factors that contributed to Rome's decline, including corruption, excessive luxury, and the erosion of traditional values. He also argues that Rome's conquests and expansion ultimately led to its downfall, as the empire became too large and unwieldy to govern effectively.Throughout the book, Montesquieu draws on historical examples and references to support his arguments. He also offers insights into the nature of power and how it can be both a force for good and a source of corruption.Overall, Montesquieu's Considerations On The Causes Of The Grandeur And Decadence Of The Romans is a thought-provoking and insightful analysis of one of the most important empires in history. It remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Rome or the nature of power and governance.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.