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Esprit des lois livres I à V, précédés d'une introduction de l'éditeur
by Montesquieu, Charles de Secondat, baron de
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About this book
Creators: baron de Charles de Secondat Montesquieu (1689-1755) and Paul Janet (1823-1899) [Editor] "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. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading Level: Reading ease score: 65.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. Rights: Public domain in the USA. Downloads: 2015