The Constitution Of England, Or An Account of the English Government

J. L. De Lolme [Jean Louis De Lolme]

Published by G. Robinson and J. Murray, London, 1784

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A full calf fourth edition of Jean-Louis de Lolme's analysis of the English constitution. Illustrated with a portrait frontispiece of the author.The fourth edition of this work.An informative work on the British Constitution by Swiss-born political theorist Jean Louis De Lolme, first published in French in 1771 and later appearing in English in 1775.The work advocates a constitutional form of government using the principle that monarchy, aristocracy and democracy should be balanced against each other. It is believed that this work influenced the construction of the United States Constitution.ESTC T109210A smart copy of this influential study of the English system of government. In a full calf binding. Rubbing to back strip head and tail, joints and board perimeters. Joint heads starting, with front board a touch tender, and rear board holding firm. Internally, firmly bound. Light offsetting to title page, with pages otherwise clean and bright. Very Good. Seller Inventory # 925F8

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Constitution Of England, Or An Account ...

Publisher: G. Robinson and J. Murray, London

Publication Date: 1784

Binding: Leather

Illustrator: None

Condition: Very Good

Book Type: book