Democracy in America (1838)

Translated by Henry Reeve, Esq. With an Original Preface and Notes by John C. Spencer

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Alexis De Tocqueville

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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.

Release date Australia

July 30th, 2019

Author

Alexis De Tocqueville

Audience

General (US: Trade)

Contributors

Preface by John C Spencer
Translated by Henry Reeve

Pages

500

Dimensions

152x229x32

ISBN-13

9781584772491

Product ID

3439222

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