The Spirit of Laws is one of the ten most influential French books in China.

The Spirit of Laws (Book V) discourses the relationship between law and religion, the scope of use of various departmental laws and other issues.

Montesquieu (1689-1755), was a French judge, man of letters, and political philosopher.He is famous for his articulation of the theory of separation of powers, which is implemented in many constitutions throughout the world. He is also known for doing more than any other author to secure the place of the word "despotism" in the political lexicon. He has made great achievements and was elected as a member of the Academy of Sciences of Bordeaux, a member of the French Academy of Sciences, a member of the Royal Society, and a member of the Royal Academy of Sciences of Berlin.