Which book by the baron de Montesquieu is considered the first major work in the French Enlightenment?

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The Persian Letters, published in 1721, is considered the first major work in the French Enlightenment. It is a satirical work that critiques the social and political structures of France and Europe. The Spirit of Laws, published in 1748, is another influential work by Montesquieu but it came later in the Enlightenment period. Option C is a work by Cesare Beccaria and Option D is a work by Adam Smith, not Montesquieu.

Which Book by the Baron De Montesquieu Is Considered the First