1792 Spirit of the Laws Montesquieu Political Government Democracy LAW Dublin



“Useless laws weaken the necessary laws.”

― Montesquieu, The Spirit of the Laws



Charles-Louis de Montesquieu’s ‘Spirit of the Laws’ is one of the most famous treaties ever written, especially on political theory. This work was so influential that world leaders such as Catherine the Great and the United States founding fathers applied the methods taught in this book to their culture’s future. This famed work found itself on the infamous ‘Prohibited Book Index’ in 1751 even though it was well-respected and well-read around the world.



Montesquieu lists a few major points in his work; points that have resonated with government for centuries. These include:

Separation of power

Liberty and democracy are one in the same

The point of civil and criminal law is to ensure personal security

Qualities and flaws of governmental types



This McKenzie edition was published in Dublin and features the English of Thomas Nugent which first appeared in 1751.



Item number: #14283

Price: $599



MONTESQUIEU, Charles-Louis de



The spirit of laws



Dublin : Printed for W. McKenzie ... and J. Moore ..., 1792.



Details:

Collation: Complete with all pages; 2 volumes

Vol. 1 – [16], 325, [1]

Vol. 2 – [14], 371, [45]

Language: English

Binding: Leather; tight & secure

Visible repair at inner hinges

Size: ~8in X 5.5in (20cm x 14cm)



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