Oeuvres Complettes De L'Abbe De Mably. [ Complete Set in 24 Volumes ]

Chez Bossange, Masson et Besson, Paris, 1797. First Edition. Hardcover. Good/Not applicable. Gabriel Bonnot de Mably ( b. Grenoble, 14 March 1709, d. 2 April 1785 in Paris ), sometimes known as Abbé de Mably, was a French philosopher and politician. He was one of the 18th century's most popular writers but largely passed into obscurity in the 20th century. His works contributed to the later concepts of both communism and republicanism. His most known contribution is Entretiens de Phocion, a dialogue first published in 1763, which introduced themes of his mature thought. However, there are two works published posthumously which subsequently were to have a profound effect on the early deliberations on the assembly of the Estates-General in 1789 - an enlarged version of an earlier work ( 1765 ) 'Histoire de France' and 'Des droits et des devoirs du citoyen', written in 1758 but Mably held back the manuscript from publication and arranged for his executor to have it published after his death. It appeared in May,1789 to great acclaim despite efforts by the authorities to suppress it by confiscating many copies. Unfortunately the way the Revolution was conducted later led to the very circumstances that Mably warned against in his book. Complete set, 24 vols., contemporary French quarter calf, marbled paper boards. The leather spines are somewhat dry and a few volumes are slightly chipped at head and tail. The overall appearance is still very presentable. Spines lettered and decorated in gilt. Photos available. Text blocks are clean Size: 12mo. Text is in French. Quantity Available: 1. Category: History ; Sociology and Politics; French Language; Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 0020957. .