Alexis de Tocqueville considered American democracy to be the  greatest political experiment of modern times and, in the 1830's, he  wrote what remains the best portrait ever of the American character.

Democracy in America.

Politics & Social Sciences

de, Tocqueville Alexis

Politics & Government

Harper

Endlessly quoted and referred to, Tocqueville's great history is as relevant now as when it was first published in the mid-19th century, and it remains the most penetrating and astute picture of American life ever written.

Democracy in America

Literature & Fiction

Mayer, J.

Lawrence, George

Essays & Correspondence

Harper-perennial

This beautiful slipcased limited edition of Democracy in America was privately published by Westvaco Corporation for Christmas 1999. De Tocqueville's classic is recognized as one of the finest portraits of America by a foreigner. It is also widely regarded as among the most prophetic works of modern times, one that charts with stunning vision the primary forces of history operating relentlessly beneath the surface of events.

Oxford University Press, USA

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Democracy in America (Oxford World's Classics Hardcovers)

Memoirs on Pauperism and Other Writings: Poverty, Public Welfare, and Inequality

The collection includes new translations of Tocqueville's works, including the first English translation of his Second Memoir, the original Memoir, a letter fragment considering pauperism in Normandy, and the ''Pauperism in America'' index to the Penitentiary Report. Alexis de Tocqueville was one of the most important thinkers of the nineteenth century, and his thought continues to influence contemporary political and social discourse. In Memoirs on Pauperism and Other Writings, Christine Dunn Henderson brings all of Tocqueville's writings on poverty together for the first time: a new translation of his original Memoir and the first English translation of his unfinished Second Memoir, as well as his letter considering pauperism in Normandy and the ''Pauperism in America'' appendix to his Penitentiary Report. By uniting these texts in a single volume, Henderson makes possible a deeper exploration of Tocqueville's thought as it pertains to questions of inequality and public assistance. As Henderson shows in her introduction to this collection, Tocqueville provides no easy blueprint for fixing these problems, which remain pressing today. Still, Tocqueville's writings speak eloquently about these issues, and his own unsuccessful struggle to find solutions remains both a spur to creative thinking today and a caution against attempting to find simplistic remedies. Memoirs on Pauperism and Other Writings allows us to study his sustained thought on pauperism, poverty assistance, governmental assistance programs, and social inequality in a new and deeper way. The insights in these works are important not only for what they tell us about Tocqueville but also for how they help us to think about contemporary social challenges. This collection will be essential not only to students and scholars of Tocqueville's thought, nineteenth-century France, and political economy, but also to all those interested in the issues of public assistance, associative life, voluntary associations, and charities.

Biographies & Memoirs

Leaders & Notable People

University of Notre Dame Press

History

World

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Democracy in America; Volume 2

Franklin Classics

A French aristocrat's account of the ways in which democratic ideals were applied in America during the nineteenth century

Americas

Anchor

Volume 2 of the classic commentary on the influence of democracy on the intellect, feelings, and actions of Americans. With an introduction by Phillips Bradley. From the Trade Paperback edition.

KNOPF

One of the most important books ever written about the French Revolution, this treatise is the work of a celebrated political thinker and historian. Alexis de Tocqueville reveals the rebellion's origins and consequences by examining France's political and cultural environment during the late eighteenth century. His view of the revolution as part of a gradual and ongoing social process, rather than a sudden occurrence, offers timeless insights into the pursuit of individual and political freedom. Originally published in 1856, the survey begins with a consideration of the contradictory opinions surrounding the revolution's outbreak. It takes an in-depth look at the old regime, including its administration, tribunals, official manners and customs, internecine quarrels, and class divisions. Tocqueville explores a range of influences on the rebellion's development, including the political rise of the nation's literary figures, the growth of antireligious attitudes, and the widespread desire for reform and liberty. This modestly priced edition of his scholarly study is essential reading for anyone with an interest in political philosophy, Enlightenment history, and the French Revolution.

The Old Regime and the French Revolution

Europe

Dover Publications

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Democracy in America.

Democracy in America

Democracy in America

Democracy in America (Oxford World's Classics Hardcovers)

Memoirs on Pauperism and Other Writings: Poverty, Public Welfare, and Inequality

Memoirs on Pauperism and Other Writings: Poverty, Public Welfare, and Inequality

Democracy in America; Volume 2

Democracy in America

Democracy in America

The Old Regime and the French Revolution