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The Spirit of the Laws by Montesquieu
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it was amazing

Have you ever been curious as to why we have certain laws and why they have the effects they have. That is what is covered in this book. It opens by talking about why he thinks humans established laws and civilization, then it discusses what he labels as the three main forms of government: Republics, Monarchies, and Tyrannies. While there are many different themes throughout the book, I think one of the main ones is that for a government to be successful it often needs to stay true to its principles whatever they may be. A personal connection I had with this book is when it discusses republics and how they should function, it reminds me of our government and the political events of our day. In conclusion I would recommend this book to anyone who doesn't mind doing some really heavy reading on political theory with a little bit of sociology. If you do not enjoy doing a lot of reading or having to think about every line you're reading then this is not a book for you.
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February 19, 2015 – Started Reading
February 19, 2015 – Shelved
May 6, 2015 – Finished Reading

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