A Commentary and Review of Montesquieu's Spirit of Laws by Antoine Louis Claude

Description: A Commentary and Review of Montesquieu's Spirit of Laws by Antoine Louis Claude Destutt De Tracy, Thomas Jefferson, Jeremy Jennings Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description Montesquieus Spirit of the Laws (1748) is one of the most important political texts of the eighteenth century, exercising an enormous influence in both Europe and North America. Famously it was here that Montesquieu outlined his distinction between moderate and despotic governments and praised the virtues of Englands monarchical constitution.In A Commentary and Review of Montesquieus Spirit of Laws, Antoine Louis Claude Destutt de Tracy (1754-1836) criticizes Montesquieus defense of monarchy and supports American-style republicanism operating in the context of a laissez-faire economic order.Destutt de Tracy was one of the founders of the Idéologues, a classical liberal group that included the economist Jean-Baptiste Say. Although born into an aristocratic family, he came to support the republican ideals of the French Revolution. Despite this, during the Reign of Terror, he was imprisoned and narrowly escaped execution.It was in the context of a failed revolution that Destutt de Tracy composed A Commentary and Review, following Montesquieus Spirit of the Laws chapter by chapter, book by book, analyzing Montesquieus distinctions about the various types of government--monarchy, democracy, aristocracy, despotism, oligarchy, and the like. He also examined Montesquieus thoughts about education as they relate to the principles of government, civil and criminal laws and other forms of judgment, and laws that establish political liberty with relation to the constitution.Destutt de Tracy sent the completed work to Thomas Jefferson, who had it translated into English and published it in America in 1811, at a time when a French edition was impossible due to the censorship imposed by the Napoleonic regime. In a letter to Destutt de Tracy dated January 26, 1811, Jefferson wrote that the need for the critique of Montesquieus work "is now supplied, and with a depth of thought, precision of idea, of language and of logic, which will force conviction into every mind. I declare to you, Sir, in the spirit of truth and sincerity, that I consider it the most precious gift the present age has received."Destutt de Tracy believed that the goal of every citizen should be a representative democracy that spreads information, promotes commerce, and extols liberty and equality. In Commentary and Review, he consistently applies logic and clear, concise analysis in his criticism of Montesquieus work, and the result is a thought-provoking examination of the proper role of government.Volume editor Jeremy Jennings has provided a thoughtful introduction and annotations with additional information relating to Destutt de Tracys references to historical figures, events, and literary sources. Author Biography Antoine Louis Claude Destutt de Tracy (1754-1836) was a philosophe, one of the founders of the classical liberal republican group known as the Idéologues, a politician under several regimes spanning the Revolution and the Restoration, and an influential author.Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826), a Virginian, was the author of the American Declaration of Independence (1776), an active participant in the Revolution, Governor of Virginia (1779), member of Congress, Minister to France, Secretary of State under President Washington, and president of the United States (1801). He was a polymath who wrote on and was knowledgeable about science, architecture, music, agriculture, law, education, geography, and music.Jeremy Jennings is Professor Emeritus of Political Theory at Kings College London. He has written and edited many books, including Revolution and the Republic (2011), Cambridge History of French Thought (co-edited with Michael Moriarty; 2019), and Travels with Tocqueville Beyond America (2023). Details ISBN 0865979243 ISBN-13 9780865979246 Title A Commentary and Review of Montesquieu's Spirit of Laws Author Antoine Louis Claude Destutt De Tracy, Thomas Jefferson, Jeremy Jennings Format Paperback Year 2024 Pages 304 Publisher Liberty Fund GE_Item_ID:169149427; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. 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