Who wrote the book "The Spirit of the Laws"?
Q: Who wrote the book "The Spirit of the Laws"?
A: Charles de Secondat, Baron de Montesquieu wrote the book "The Spirit of the Laws".
Q: When was it first published?
A: The book was first published in 1748.
Q: What is it about?
A: The Spirit of the Laws is a book about law, comparing different ideas.
Q: Was it censored?
A: Yes, The Books published by Montesquieu were subject to censorship and so it was initially published anonymously.
Q: How long did Montesquieu spend researching and writing De l'esprit des lois?
A: Montesquieu spent around twenty one years researching and writing De l'esprit des lois.
Q: What did he argue for in his treatise?
A: In this treatise Montesquieu argued that political institutions needed, for their success, to reflect the social and geographical aspects of the particular community. He also pleaded for a constitutional system of government with separation of powers, the preservation of legality and civil liberties, and an end to slavery.
