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 47 minutes to read The Spirit of Laws by Charles Baron De Montesquieu

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

Description

The Spirit of Laws, first published in 1750, is a detailed treatise on the structures and theory of government by French political philosopher Baron de Montesquieu. Unlike his well-loved Persian Letters, The Spirit of Laws scandalized the French-it was even banned by the Roman Catholic Church. The fact that it is hardly dated to modern readers is a testament to how revolutionary it must have seemed 250 years ago. Among its comparisons of different forms of governments, such as monarchies, despotic regimes, and republics, is the now-famous section on Montesquieu's concept of the separation of powers, dividing the ruling body into legislative, executive, and judicial branches.Also included is the author's thinking on slavery, religion in government, families and censuses, the influence of climate on politics and culture, and the making of laws. A powerful influence on the framers of the U.S. Constitution, this classic work will appeal to history buffs and anyone interested in the roots of modern political theory and government.CHARLES-LOUIS DE SECONDAT, BARON DE MONTESQUIEU (1689-1755), born in the South of France and often known simply as Montesquieu, was a political philosopher and social commentator known for his influential political views, especially for his "separation of power" theory, still used today in constitutions around the world. Some of his best-known work, the satirical Persian Letters, which made fun of life in Paris under Louis XIV, delighted France in the 1720s

How long is The Spirit of Laws?

The Spirit of Laws by Charles Baron De Montesquieu is 702 pages long, and a total of 176,904 words.

This makes it 237% the length of the average book. It also has 216% 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 6 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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