The Spirit of Laws, Vol. 1 of 2: With d'Alembert's Analysis of the Work (Classic Reprint)
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
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- Title
- The Spirit of Laws, Vol. 1 of 2: With d'Alembert's Analysis of the Work (Classic Reprint)
- Author
- Secondat, M. De
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- Very Good
- Dust jacket
- No Jacket
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1440067031
- ISBN 13
- 9781440067037
- Item weight
- 1.35 pounds
Delve into a foundational study of how laws govern societies and influence power, liberty, and everyday life. This edition presents Montesquieu’s exploration of history, government, and social order in clear, readable language.
The book surveys the roots of legal authority, the responsibilities of rulers, and the ways justice shapes public life. It draws on historical cases—from ancient Rome to early modern Europe—to examine how laws, morals, and institutions interact to sustain or destabilize a state. Readers will encounter practical discussions about crime, punishment, usury, and the limits of legislative power, all framed to illuminate how political systems stay in balance.
- Clear explanations of how laws relate to liberty and security for individuals and societies
- Analyzes categories of crime, punishment, and the rationale behind legal penalties
- Illustrative use of historical examples to show how legal ideas develop and change
- Context for understanding how a major classical thinker framed law and government
Ideal for readers of history, political theory, and law who want a rigorous, accessible introduction to classic legal thought.
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