Description: An important examination of the underlying philosophies of constitutional governance, “the Constitution of England”, originally published in 1771, was “enlarged and improved”, and reprinted several times. Jean Louis deLolme was an Genevan who was obliged two emigrate when a pamphlet that he wrote gave offense to the town authorities. Exiled in England, he made a careful study of the English constitiution. In the book, de Lolme advocated for a from of balanced government. His work influenced the framers of the American constitution and philosophers of the time. In good condition, this is “a New Edition”, having supplements and a Biographical preface. The frontispiece portrait of deLolme has shaded onto the title page and there is some discoloration of the paper due to age. Very Good Condition: 8vo: contemporary tree calf, gilt flat spine with red label and gilt lettering: cracked front hinge extending to inside gutter: pencil inside rear: scuffing and edge wear: scratch to front: “The Constitution of England; or, an Account of the English Government: in which it is compared both with the Republican Form of Government, and the Other Monarchies in Europe” by J. L. DeLolme. “A New Edition; with supplemental notes, and a preface biographical and critical”: London: G.Wilkie and J. Robinson, et al: 1810. COLH1810BFGA
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Year Printed: 1810
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Topic: European
Binding: Leather
Author: Jean Louis deLolme
Subject: History
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Publisher: G Wilkie
Place of Publication: London
