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The Spirit of Laws
Introduction References & Edit History Related Topics
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Portrait of French political philosopher Montesquieu in profile, wearing a draped garment and looking to the right.

The Spirit of Laws: References & Edit History

More Articles On This Topic

  • Montesquieu
    / Major works of Montesquieu
  • separation of powers
  • history of Europe
    / Nobles and gentlemen
  • political science
    / Early modern developments
  • political philosophy
    / Montesquieu
  • democracy
    / Montesquieu
  • prisoner of war
  • history of Europe
    / Man and society
  • French literature
    / The Enlightenment
  • historiography
    / Montesquieu and Voltaire

Article Contributors

Primary Contributors

  • Robert Shackleton

Other Encyclopedia Britannica Contributors

  • Brian Duignan

Article History

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  • Brian Duignan
  • Robert Shackleton
Apr 06, 2023
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