Author: Montesquieu [Charles Louis de Secondat, baron de La Brède et de Montesquieu]
Title: Lettres Persanes Suives de Arsace Et Ismenie Et de Pensees Diverses
Description: Paris, Garnier Freres, 1866 . Leather. A smart copy of Montesquieu's 'Persian Letters', a satire of eighteenth century Parisian society. First published in 1721, 'Lettres Persanes' presents a satire based on the imaginary correspondence of a Persian visitor to Paris, pointing out the absurdities of contemporary society.The work of French social commentator and political thinker Charles-Louis de Secondat, Baron de La Brede et de Montesquieu, who was active during the Age of Enlightenment.Undated; dated 1866 via Jisc. In a quarter calf binding, with paper covered boards. Significant rubbing to back strip. Internally, firmly bound. Light spotting to title page and first few leaves, with pages otherwise generally clean and bright. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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