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Democracy in America (1838): Translated by Henry Reeve, Esq. With an Original Preface and Notes by John C. Spencer

Democracy in America (1838): Translated by Henry Reeve, Esq. With an Original Preface and Notes by John C. Spencer - Hardcover

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Availability:In StockContributor:Alexis de Tocqueville, Henry Reeve (Translator), John C. Spencer (Preface by)Publish date:2019-07-30Pages:500
Language:EnglishPublisher:Lawbook Exchange, Ltd.ISBN-13:9781584772491ISBN-10:1584772492UPC:9781584772491Book Category:Political Science, HistoryBook Subcategory:Political Process, Political Ideologies, United StatesBook Topic:Democracy, 19th CenturySize:9.00 x 6.00 x 1.25 inchesWeight:1.982Product ID:SCH514P51C

The first English-language edition published in 1838 and translated by Henry Reeve, Esq. with Preface and notes by John C. Spencer. This landmark work initiated a dialogue about the nature of democracy and the United States and its people that continues to this day. In 1831, Alexis de Tocqueville 1805-1859] and Gustave de Beaumont fl.1835] traveled through the United States on behalf of the French government to study American prisons, which were renowned for their progressive and humane methods. They were pleased to accept this assignment because they were intrigued by the idea of American democracy. Tocqueville and Beaumont spent nine months in the country, traveling as far west as Michigan and as far south as New Orleans. Throughout the tour, Tocqueville used his social connections to arrange meetings with several prominent and influential thinkers of the day. Tocqueville recorded his thoughts on the structure of the government and the judicial system, and commented on everyday people and the nation's political culture and social institutions. His observations on slavery, in particular, are impassioned and critical. These notes formed the basis of Democracy in America.


Language:EnglishPublisher:Lawbook Exchange, Ltd.ISBN-13:9781584772491ISBN-10:1584772492UPC:9781584772491Book Category:Political Science, HistoryBook Subcategory:Political Process, Political Ideologies, United StatesBook Topic:Democracy, 19th CenturySize:9.00 x 6.00 x 1.25 inchesWeight:1.982Product ID:SCH514P51C
Publisher: Lawbook Exchange, Ltd.

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