The Spirit of the Laws, Volumes 1-2Explores the essentials of good government; compares and contrasts despotism, monarchy, and democracy; and discusses the factors that lead to the corruption of governments; education of the citizenry, crime and punishment, abuse of power and of liberty, individual rights, taxation, slavery, the role of women, commerce, religion, and a host of additional subjects. |
Contents
NOTE ON BIBLIOGRAPHY | vii |
EDITORS INTRODUCTION ix | xliii |
MONTESQUIEUS PREFACE | lxvii |
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