Montesquieu

Charles de Secondat, more commonly known as Baron de Montesquieu, was famous for his Persian letters and his book, On the Spirit of Laws. The Persian Letters were what talked the wealth of the people and the power that they had over the poorer people. He thought that it was not productive to have one person or group with all the power because he believed that people get carried away when they have too much control. So this is why he created the 3 branches that were in control of the power. The King, the Parliament, the judges were three groups or people that were in control of the power. He thought this was a good solution because that way there wasn't one power dominating. They were all equally in control and that is what control the greed that normally comes with power. This is very similar to this days government. But there is one difference that Montesquieu believed was true. He thought that all people were equal, except for women. He believed that women were weaker than men and that even if they were capable of ruling, "it was against their basic nature." I think that back then that was normal because women were not thought of as equal but now times have changed. I am glad that people now appreciate women and accept that they have the potential just like men to be great rulers! :)