This classic French novel, written by Montesquieu and first published in 1721, is a satirical critique of French society in the early 18th century. The novel takes the form of a series of letters written by two Persian travelers as they visit France and encounter its customs and institutions. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in French literature and the history of ideas.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.