The Declaration Of The Rights Of Man And Of Citizens

""The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of Citizens: A Contribution to Modern Constitutional History"" by Georg Jellinek is a historical and legal analysis of the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of Citizens, which was adopted by the French National Assembly in 1789 during the French Revolution. The book provides a detailed examination of the origins, development, and significance of the Declaration, as well as its impact on modern constitutional law and human rights. Jellinek explores the philosophical and political ideas that influenced the Declaration, including the Enlightenment, natural law, and social contract theory. He also examines the historical context in which the Declaration was adopted, including the political and social upheaval of the French Revolution. The book is a seminal work in the field of constitutional history and provides a comprehensive understanding of the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of Citizens and its enduring legacy in modern legal and political systems.""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.