One of the most influential books of all time, this masterpiece of political philosophy was widely read throughout Europe, attracted an especially enthusiastic readership in England, and had a profound effect on the framers of the American ...
This collection stands as a pivotal contribution to enlightenment thought, weaving intricate observations on law, sociology, and philosophy into a cohesive anthology that spans diverse literary forms—from analytical essays to thought ...
It was probably one of the works Gibbon had in mind in his Memoirs when he wrote: " ... but my delight was in the frequent perusal of Montesquieu, whose energy of style, and boldness of hypothesis, were powerful to awaken and stimulate the ...