Publisher's Synopsis
The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of Citizens: A Contribution to Modern Constitutional History is a book written by Georg Jellinek. The book is a comprehensive analysis of the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of Citizens, which was adopted by the National Assembly of France in 1789. The Declaration is considered to be one of the most important documents in the history of human rights and constitutional law.Jellinek's book provides a detailed examination of the historical context and significance of the Declaration. He explores the philosophical and political ideas that influenced the creation of the Declaration, as well as its impact on the development of modern constitutional law.The book is divided into three parts. The first part provides an overview of the historical background of the Declaration, including the Enlightenment and the French Revolution. The second part examines the content of the Declaration, including its principles of liberty, equality, and fraternity. The third part analyzes the impact of the Declaration on constitutional law and human rights around the world.Overall, The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of Citizens: A Contribution to Modern Constitutional History is a comprehensive and insightful analysis of one of the most important documents in the history of human rights and constitutional law. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of political philosophy, constitutional law, or human rights.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
