The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of Citizens

"The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of Citizens" by Georg Jellinek is a late 19th-century exploration that examines the far-reaching effects of the French Declaration of Rights of 1789 on civil rights across modern European countries. The book looks into the essential impact of the Declaration of Rights on individual freedoms in both France and the United States, picking apart the thinking that influenced them. It begins by confirming the French Declaration's central significance during the French Revolution, acknowledging different perspectives about its broad wording and possible political consequences. Jellinek highlights how greatly the document reshaped individual rights, changing them from state-given privileges to inherent rights protected by law and shows the lasting influence on constitutional law in both Europe and the United States, which builds a foundation for a detailed comparison and exploration, especially within the American experience.