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Montesquieu's Considerations on the Causes of the Grandeur and Decadence of the Romans (1882)

Montesquieu's Considerations on the Causes of the Grandeur and Decadence of the Romans (1882)

Montesquieu, Charles de Secondat
Baker, Jehu

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ISBN10: 1120181437
ISBN13: 9781120181435
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 24 2009
Pages: 530
Weight: 1.54
Height: 1.07 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Montesquieu's Considerations On The Causes Of The Grandeur And Decadence Of The Romans is a philosophical treatise written by the French political philosopher, Charles De Secondat, Baron de Montesquieu. Originally published in 1734, this book explores the factors that led to the rise and fall of the Roman Empire. Montesquieu's analysis of the Roman Empire is based on his belief that the success or failure of a society is determined by its political and social institutions. He argues that the Roman Republic was able to achieve greatness because of its unique system of government, which was based on the separation of powers and the rule of law. However, as the Roman Empire grew, it became increasingly corrupt and authoritarian, leading to its eventual decline and collapse.Montesquieu's Considerations On The Causes Of The Grandeur And Decadence Of The Romans is a seminal work in the field of political philosophy, and has had a profound influence on the development of modern political thought. It is widely regarded as one of the most important works on the subject of the rise and fall of civilizations, and is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of political philosophy. This 1882 edition includes an introduction by the translator, which provides valuable context and background information on the book and its author.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.

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