especially since when Montesquieu wants to explain to his modern readers how the Romans could enjoy the games in the arena in their barbarism, he invites them to think of the barbaric people in "our colonies" and what they like before getting the benefit of French civilisation.
Meanwhile, in Europe: "Hey, someone's getting executed! Everybody bring a picnic!"
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Re: Montesquieu II: With added Fritz commentary on clemency, courage, fame and suicide
Date: 2021-08-12 10:40 pm (UTC)especially since when Montesquieu wants to explain to his modern readers how the Romans could enjoy the games in the arena in their barbarism, he invites them to think of the barbaric people in "our colonies" and what they like before getting the benefit of French civilisation.
Meanwhile, in Europe: "Hey, someone's getting executed! Everybody bring a picnic!"