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Montesquieu

French political philosopher whose ideas on separation of powers are frequently cited.

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Also known as The celebrated Montesquieu

First appearance: XLVII: The Particular Structure of the New Government and the Distribution of Power Among Its Different Parts

Montesquieu shows up with force in IX: The Union as a Safeguard Against Domestic Faction and Insurrection. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Quoted extensively on the advantages of a confederate republic and the proper size of republics.
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In IX: The Union as a Safeguard Against Domestic Faction and Insurrection: Quoted extensively on the advantages of a confederate republic and the proper size of republics. Later, in XLIII: The Same Subject Continued…

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  • Constitutional and historical authorities
  • Ancient confederacy models
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See Montesquieu in XLVII: The Particular Structure of the New Government and the Distribution of Power Among Its Different Parts
See Montesquieu in IX: The Union as a Safeguard Against Domestic Faction and Insurrection