The Spirit of Laws, first published in 1750, is a detailed treatise
on the structures and theory of government by French political
philosopher Baron de Montesquieu. Unlike his well-loved Persian
Letters, The Spirit of Laws scandalized the French-it was even
banned by the Roman Catholic Church. The fact that it is hardly
dated to modern readers is a testament to how revolutionary it must
have seemed 250 years ago. Among its comparisons of different forms
of governments, such as monarchies, despotic regimes, and
republics, is the now-famous section on Montesquieu's concept of
the separation of powers, dividing the ruling body into
legislative, executive, and judicial branches.Also included is the
author's thinking on slavery, religion in government, families and
censuses, the influence of climate on politics and culture, and the
making of laws. A powerful influence on the framers of the U.S.
Constitution, this classic work will appeal to history buffs and
anyone interested in the roots of modern political theory and
government.CHARLES-LOUIS DE SECONDAT, BARON DE MONTESQUIEU
(1689-1755), born in the South of France and often known simply as
Montesquieu, was a political philosopher and social commentator
known for his influential political views, especially for his
"separation of power" theory, still used today in constitutions
around the world. Some of his best-known work, the satirical
Persian Letters, which made fun of life in Paris under Louis XIV,
delighted France in the 1720s
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