Meditations on the History of the Romans
By Montesquieu
1748
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"Republication of David Lowenthal's elegant translation of Montesquieu's neglected study of the Romans—an indispensable source for understanding the philosopher's treatment of Rome in The Spirit of the Laws—makes the book available to a new generation of English-language readers. Lowenthal's perceptive introduction and useful notes also deserve the attention of those who can read Montesquieu in the original French." —James W. Muller, University of Alaska, Anchorage
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Montesquieu
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Charles-Louis de Secondat, baron de La Brède et de Montesquieu, generally referred to as simply Montesquieu, was a French social commentator and political thinker who lived during the Enlightenment. He is famous for his articulation of the theory of separation of powers, which is taken for granted in modern discussions of government and implemented in many constitutions throughout the world. He was largely responsible for the popularization of the terms "feudalism" and "Byzantine Empire."
