1736 ECONOMICS Political Essay on Commerce Melon Luxury Montesquieu WAR Slavery

1736 ECONOMICS Political Essay on Commerce Melon Luxury Montesquieu WAR Slavery

“Political Essay upon Commerce” was a 19^th-century defense of French luxury commerce by Jean Francois Melon. Living in the political shadow of Montesquieu, Melon published his own remarks on luxury supporting those of Montesquieu with his own commentary on the effects of commercial monopolies on the outcomes of war. First published in 1734, this treatise proved to be a valuable resource on political economics and the effects of free trade within an economy. Curiously, Melon’s pro-slavery views are outlined in this narrative, undoubtedly influencing his stance on economic luxury.

Item number: #26504

Price: $750

MELON, Jean Francois

Essai politique sur le commerce

[Paris:] 1736.

Details:

• Collation: Complete with all pages
  • [4], 399, [1]
• References: Goldsmiths’ 7371; Kress 4288
• Language: French
• Binding: Leather; tight and secure
• Size: ~6.75in X 4.25in (17cm x 10.5cm)
• Auction records and price comparisons at $1300

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