This elegant collector's edition presents Jean-Jacques Rousseau's classic philosophical work,
The Social Contract
, featuring gold cover embossing and gilded page-edges.
is one of the most influential studies ever made, interrogating the relationship between the governors and the governed. In it, Rousseau argues against the 'divine right' of the monarchy to wield authority over others and instead that citizens must have their own stake in their governance. In turn, citizens must submit their personal desires to the 'general will' of in order for the common good to prevail. It is only through this 'social contract' that man can be free. Rousseau's ideas influenced both the French and American Revolutions and created the foundations of the liberal democratic societies we live in today.
This
beautiful pocket-sized gift edition
contains the
classic and unabridged text
, presented with a
gold embossed cover design
,
ivory pages
beautifully designed endpapers
and
gold
gilded page edges.
Part of the
Arcturus
Ornate Classics
series, this book makes wonderful gift for any philosophy lover.
ABOUT THE SERIES:
Arcturus Ornate Classics
are beautifully bound editions of iconic literary works across history. These compact, foil-embossed hardbacks are printed using deluxe ivory paper and make the perfect gift.