Description

The Persian Letters of Montesquieu is a literary work by the French philosopher Charles-Louis de Secondat, Baron de La Br��de et de Montesquieu, commonly known as Montesquieu. The book is a collection of fictional letters written by two Persian travelers, Usbek and Rica, who journey to France in the early 18th century. Through their letters, the Persians offer a satirical critique of French society, politics, and culture, as well as reflections on the nature of human behavior and the role of religion in society. The letters cover a wide range of topics, including the French court, the Catholic Church, the legal system, the education system, and the treatment of women. The book is considered a masterpiece of French literature and a seminal work of the Enlightenment period, known for its wit, humor, and incisive social commentary. It has been translated into numerous languages and remains a popular and influential work today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.