Unique Elements Historical Context - Author Biography A foundational study of human rights and constitutional thought. This edition of The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of Citizens by Georg Jellinek , translated by Max Farrand , restores a classic study in constitutional law and political theory. Inside the book First published in German in 1895 and later translated into English, this work challenges the idea that the French Declaration emerged solely from abstract philosophy. Jellinek demonstrates how practical legal traditions, particularly those of England and America, shaped the language of rights and citizenship. His argument influenced generations of scholars and continues to inform debates on the origins of modern human rights. About the book Georg Jellinek (1851 to 1911) was one of the most influential legal theorists of the late nineteenth century. His work bridged constitutional law, political science, and sociology. *The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of Citizens* is widely regarded as his most important contribution to the study of rights and the modern state. Title Details English translation of the original 1895 work - Political Science / Constitutional Law / History - 5 x 8 Inches - Matte Cover - Cream Paper