Montesquieu and the logic of liberty : war, religion, commerce, climate, terrain, technology, uneasiness of mind, the spirit of political vigilance, and the foundations of the modern republic / Paul A. Rahe
Book one. The modern republic discovered -- After the fall -- Rome eclipsed -- Carthage ascendant -- Book two. The modern republic explored -- Principles -- Uneasiness -- Partisanship -- Corruption -- Book three. The modern republic in prospect -- Nature's dominion -- commercial civilization -- Monarchy's plight -- Democracies based on commerce
Summary
This fresh examination of the world of Montesquieu seeks to understand the short-comings of modern democracy in light of the French philosopher's insightful critique of commercial republicanism
