num_pages: 468
description: The Spirit of Laws V2 is a book written by Charles de Secondat, Baron de Montesquieu, a French philosopher and political thinker of the 18th century. This book is the second volume of his famous work, The Spirit of Laws, which was first published in 1748.In this book, Montesquieu explores the nature of laws and their relationship to society, government, and human behavior. He argues that laws should be based on the principles of justice, equality, and the common good, and that they should be designed to protect individual liberties and promote social harmony.Montesquieu also discusses the different forms of government, including republics, monarchies, and despotisms, and examines their strengths and weaknesses. He argues that the best form of government is one that balances power between different branches and levels of government, and that allows for the participation of citizens in the decision-making process.Throughout the book, Montesquieu draws on examples from history and from different cultures to illustrate his points, and he uses a clear and accessible style that makes his ideas easy to understand. The Spirit of Laws V2 is a seminal work in the history of political philosophy, and it continues to be studied and debated by scholars and thinkers around the world.1900. Part Two 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): 1417908181.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.
language: English
title: The Spirit of Laws Part Two
titlecomplete: The Spirit of Laws Part Two
genres: Classics, Politics, France, History, Philosophy, French Literature, Nonfiction, Law
ratings_count: 71
publisher: Kessinger Publishing