The Spirit of Laws V1

The Spirit of Laws V1 is a book written by Charles de Secondat, also known as Montesquieu, a French political philosopher. The book is a treatise on political theory and is divided into 31 books. It explores the principles of government and the various forms of government that exist, including monarchies, republics, and despotisms. Montesquieu believes that the best form of government is a mixed government, where power is divided among different branches and levels of government. He also discusses the importance of the separation of powers, the role of religion in government, and the relationship between climate and government. The book was first published in 1748 and had a significant impact on political theory and the development of modern democracy. It is considered one of the most important works of political philosophy and is still widely studied and debated today.1900. Part One of Two. Including D'Alembert's analysis of the work. With a special introduction by Honorable Frederic R. Coudert. The Spirit of the Laws is without question one of the central texts in the history of eighteenth-century thought. Read why Montesquieu was such an important figure in the early enlightenment and why his work, The Spirit of the Laws, was a tremendous influence on those who framed the American Constitution. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing. Other volumes in this set are ISBN(s): 141790819X.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.