Isbn: 9780282956516 - collection complète des oeuvres de l'abbé de mably, vol. 12: de l'étude de l'histoire et de la manière d'écrire l'histoire (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book is a philosophical guide to studying history, written during the Enlightenment and intended for a young prince on the threshold of sovereignty. The author, an acclaimed historian and philosopher, counsels that history is not a mere list of facts but a repository of lessons and guidelines for moral and political conduct. He instructs the prince to observe how laws, when just and administered by upright leaders, promote a nation's stability and greatness, while laws that create inequality and injustice sow the seeds of decline. He emphasizes that a prince's duty is to safeguard the happiness of his subjects by upholding the principles of justice and equality before the law. In a thought-provoking exploration of history, this book offers a profound understanding of power, governance, and the intricate relationship between ruler and subject, making it an invaluable resource for anyone interested in history, politics, or the human condition. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…