Who is Montesquieu ?
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Montesquieu was a French philosopher, judge, historian and writer who greatly contributed to the development of the theory of separation of powers . His ideas have influenced many national constitutions around the world, including that of the United States . He also popularized the term “despotism” in political discourse .
Some of his notable works include :
– “Persian Letters” (1721)
– “Considerations on the Causes of the Greatness of the Romans and their Decline” (1734)
– “The Spirit of Law” (1748)