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Montesquieu, Charles de Secondat (Baron de La Brede; Baron de Montesquieu) : Oeuvres Diverses de Montesquieu. Contenant: Arsace et Ismenie.--Le Temple de Gnide.--Essai sur le Gout.--Discours Academique.--Pensees.--Notes sur l'Angleterre.--Correspondance

P. Pourrat Fres., Paris, France, 1832

Contemporary dark green 3/4 leather binding with green and black paper-covered boards. Gilt lettering on spine. Orange and black marbled endpapers. 5 1/2" x 8." 499 pages, complete. Table of Contents in back. Pages are very clean and intact except for light foxing throughout. Text is still very clean and readable. Covers are very clean and intact overall but there is light rubbing to front and back, scratches to spine, and some shelf wear to edges, corners, and head and tail of spine. Binding is tight. A Very Good copy. A collection of writings by Charles de Secondat, Baron de La Brede et de Montesquieu (1689-1755), commonly referred to as Montesquieu. Montesquieu was a judge, political philosopher, and man of letters. His political theories significantly influenced and informed the philosophical beliefs of the Founding Fathers when they drafted the United States Constitution. This book contains a variety of Montesquieu's writings, including some of his poetry and philosophical essays. Contained herein are "Arsace et Ismenie," "Le Temple de Gnide," "Essai sur le Gout" ("Essay on Taste"), "Discours Academique," "Pensees," "Notes sur l'Angleterre," and "Correspondance.". Book. Book Condition: Very Good. Binding: Hardcover

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