De la souveraineté et des formes de gouvernement, essai destiné à la rectification de quelques principes politiques

First edition in French. Original blue wrappers. Corner chip to front cover, author's name in ink to unlettered spine. Good copy. Essay on political philosophy, on natural and rational law, the state, laws and government; the final chapter is devoted to the French Revolution. The author draws upon his peers and history to support his argument. Frédéric Ancillon was a writer and statesman (1766-1837), his works of considerable political and philosophical depth assured him great renown; it was in Germany that he made his career.