The Spirit of Laws, Vol. 2 (Classic Reprint): Including D'alembert's Analysis of the Work - Couverture souple

Charles De Secondat Montesquieu

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1440067457 ISBN 13 : 9781440067457

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A classic study of how law shapes society, with expert annotations and historical context.

This edition presents Montesquieu’s The Spirit of Laws, Volume II, including a special introduction and D’Alembert’s analysis. Translated for today’s readers, it surveys how laws, families, and social structures influence political life. The text intersects philosophy, history, and law to illuminate the origins of legal frameworks in early societies.

Readers will explore topics such as the transmission of family and property, the roles of marriage and offspring, and the evolution of feudal offices and nobility. The work blends rigorous argument with historical examples to trace how legal norms develop and endure across cultures.

• Clear discussions of marriage, family, and lineage as they relate to law and society


• Historical context on feudal offices, fiefs, and the evolution of nobility


• Translator’s notes, a special introduction, and an analytical companion by D’Alembert


• Illustrations and facsimiles that enrich understanding of early printing and scholarly work

Ideal for readers of political theory, legal history, and classic philosophy, this edition makes a dense, influential work accessible and engaging.

A propos du livre

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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1440067457
• ISBN 13: 9781440067457
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 464
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