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Of The Social Contract, Or Principles of Political Right, by Jean-Jacques Rousseau, was first published in 1762. It is considered seminal work in political philosophy. This edition is translated by G. D. H. Cole and includes a table of contents.
183 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 1762

The English people believes itself to be free; it is gravely mistaken; it is free only during the election of Members of Parliament; as soon as the Members are elected, the people is enslaved; it is nothing.
In the brief moments of its freedom, the English people makes such a use of that freedom that it deserves to lose it.