How Long to Read The Spirit of Laws

How Long Does it Take to Read The Spirit of Laws?

It takes the average reader 11 hours and 50 minutes to read The Spirit of Laws by Baron De Montesquieu

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

One of the most influential books of all time, this masterpiece of political philosophy was widely read throughout Europe, attracted an especially enthusiastic readership in England, and had a profound effect on the framers of the American Constitution. Montesquieu (1689-1755), already famous and controversial through his Persian Letters, a work of his youth in which he humorously satirized the foibles of French society, turned in his later years to this serious treatise on the nature of law. But though the subject itself was profound, this gravitas did not inhibit the famous Montesquieu wit. Master of the pithy bon mot, he managed to survey a great deal of political and philosophical territory while keeping his readers charmed with memorable and artfully turned phrases. Liberty, he says, consists in the ability to do what one ought to desire and in not being forced to do what one ought not to desire. Concerning the unpopularity of the English in France, he says it is due to their arrogance, which is such that even in peace they seem to negotiate with none but enemies.The scope of this masterful work is truly prodigious. Montesquieu explores the essentials of good government; compares and contrasts despotism, monarchy, and democracy; and discusses the factors that lead to corruption of governments. Among the many other topics considered are education of the citizenry, crime and punishment, abuse of power and of liberty, individual rights, taxation, slavery, the role of women, the influence of climate on the temper of a people and their form of government, commerce, religion, and a host of additional subjects.The Spirit of Laws is essential and genuinely enjoyable reading for anyone interested in the development of democracy.

How long is The Spirit of Laws?

The Spirit of Laws by Baron De Montesquieu is 710 pages long, and a total of 177,500 words.

This makes it 240% the length of the average book. It also has 217% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Spirit of Laws Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 16 hours and 9 minutes to read The Spirit of Laws aloud.

What Reading Level is The Spirit of Laws?

The Spirit of Laws is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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