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Montesquieu, Charles-Louis de Secondat, baron de la Brede et de (1689-1755). French erudite philosopher and writer. Frontispiece of the book Consid鲡 tions sur les causes de la grandeur des Romains et de leur d飡 dence (Considerations on the Causes of the Grandeur and Decadence of the Romans), 1734. Edition printed in Paris in 1748 by Guillyn. Engraving. SPAIN. CATALONIA. Barcelona. Barcelona University Library
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This engraving showcases the renowned French philosopher and writer, Charles-Louis de Secondat, Baron de Montesquieu (1689-1755). The image graces the frontispiece of his seminal work, "Considerations sur les causes de la grandeur des Romains et de leur décadence" (Considerations on the Causes of the Grandeur and Decadence of the Romans), published in Paris in 1748 by Guillyn. Montesquieu, an erudite figure of the Age of Enlightenment, is depicted with a thoughtful expression, holding a scroll in one hand and a quill pen in the other. The backdrop of the engraving is adorned with symbols of justice and law, reflecting Montesquieu's enduring influence on political theory and the rule of law. Montesquieu's groundbreaking work, published initially in 1734, delves into the historical causes of the rise and fall of the Roman civilization. This insightful analysis of the Roman Republic's political, social, and moral evolution remains a cornerstone of historical and sociological studies. The engraving, created in the heart of the Iberian Peninsula, in Barcelona, Spain, in the Catalonia region, at the University Library, adds to the richness of this intellectual masterpiece. The intricately detailed illustration, a testament to the artistic prowess of the era's illustrators, further enhances the scholarly value of Montesquieu's work.
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