Montesquieu and the logic of liberty
Subtitle: war, religion, commerce, climate, terrain, technology, uneasiness of mind, the spirit of political vigilance, and the foundations of the modern republic
By: Paul A. Rahe
Publisher: Yale University Press
Published: 2009
Place of publication: New Haven
Language: eng
Number of pages: 369
ISBN-13: 9780300141252
Description: This fresh examination of the world of Montesquieu seeks to understand the short-comings of modern democracy in light of the French philosopher's insightful critique of commercial republicanism.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: The modern republic discovered; title: The modern republic explored; title: The modern republic in prospect.