Dialogue in Hell between Machiavelli and Montesquieu - Paperback

by John Quail (Translator), Maurice Joly (Author)

The Dialogue in Hell between Machiavelli and Montesquieu, originally published in 1864, is a book that presents an imaginary debate between two of the most important figures in the history of political philosophy. Machiavelli represents the cynical and despotic view, while Montesquieu defends justice, freedom, and constitutionalism. This work takes us through a passionate inquiry into the nature of power and the moral dilemmas that its exercise entails.