This scholarly work examines the political theory of John C. Calhoun regarding the slaveholding state. Written in French by Gérard Hugues, the book analyzes Calhoun's contributions to political thought and his role as a 19th-century American legislator who defended slavery. The study explores the intersection of politics, government, and the institution of slavery in the United States through the lens of one of its most prominent defenders. Published by the Université de Provence in 2004, this 199-page volume provides academic analysis of Calhoun's political philosophy and its historical context.