The Social Contract

Jean-Jacques Rousseau · Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Rousseau in the original French, complete and unabridged in 176 pages. No facing English, no notes crowding the margin — the French text set to be read straight through on cream stock. Copy-text: Du contract social, Marc Michel Rey, Amsterdam, MDCCLXII — the first edition.

Set in Libre Caslon Text at 10.8pt over 1.72 leading. Caslon is the face this argument was read in when it was new, which is the only reason it was chosen over a cleaner modern.

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Language: French
Format: 6 × 9 in — US Trade
Binding: Hardcover · Case wrap
Extent: 176 pages
Paper: 60# cream, uncoated
Cover: Matte
Typeface: Libre Caslon Text

Text in the public domain. First published 1762. Printed to order and shipped directly to you; shipping is calculated at checkout from your address.