Montesquieu (1888)

Montesquieu is a book written by Albert Sorel in 1888 that provides a comprehensive account of the life and works of the French philosopher and political theorist, Charles de Secondat, Baron de Montesquieu. Sorel explores Montesquieu's intellectual contributions to the Enlightenment period, including his famous work, The Spirit of the Laws, which examined the principles of government and the separation of powers. The book delves into Montesquieu's personal life, his education, and his political career, shedding light on the historical context in which he lived and worked. Sorel also examines Montesquieu's influence on subsequent political thinkers, including the Founding Fathers of the United States. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of political thought and the Enlightenment period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.