The Spirit of Laws is a book written by M. De Secondat Baron De Montesquieu, a French political philosopher, and was originally published in 1748. This book is a major work in political theory and is considered one of the most important books ever written on the subject. It explores the idea of separation of powers, which has become a fundamental principle of modern democratic government.In this book, Montesquieu argues that the best way to preserve freedom in a society is to divide political power among different branches of government. He suggests that the legislative, executive, and judicial branches should be separate and independent from each other, with each having its own unique powers and responsibilities.Montesquieu also discusses various forms of government, including republics, monarchies, and despotisms. He examines the strengths and weaknesses of each system and argues that the best form of government is one that is tailored to the unique needs and characteristics of the people it governs.This edition of The Spirit of Laws is the second volume and was published in 1873. It includes a preface by Jean Le Rond d'Alembert, a French mathematician and philosopher who was a close friend of Montesquieu. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in political theory, government, and the history of political thought.This Book Is In English.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.