Miscellaneous Pieces of M. De Secondat, Baron De Montesquieu

This collection of lesser-known works by the celebrated French philosopher and political theorist Montesquieu includes philosophical, historical, and legal essays that exemplify his insightful and influential style of writing. The pieces address a range of topics, from the nature of government and the importance of constitutionalism, to the role of women in society and the perils of despotism.

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