David W. Carrithers

I had the pleasure of studying under Dr. Carrithers, the editor of this work, in the 1970s. He has become acknowledged as one of the most learned contemporary experts on Montesquieu, and hearing him lecture on Montesquieu's impact on the American founders was a delight. I only gave this book three stars because, frankly, it's a bit too technical for me, although it is undoubtedly essential for anyone interested in Montesquieu.