Philosophy & Ethics

Esprit des lois livres I à V, précédés d'une introduction de l'éditeur

This pioneering work in comparative law argues that political institutions must reflect a community's social and geographical realities.

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"Esprit des lois" by baron de Charles de Secondat Montesquieu is a treatise on political theory published in 1748. This pioneering work in comparative law argues that political institutions must reflect a community's social and geographical realities. Montesquieu advocates for constitutional government with separation of powers and civil liberties. His classification of political systems—republican, monarchical, and despotic—profoundly influenced thinkers including America's Founding Fathers and Alexis de Tocqueville, shaping modern constitutional thought.

Format: EPUB
Language: French
Length: 438 pages
Published: 1 January 1748