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

de Tocqueville, Alexis

ISBN 10: 1584772492 / ISBN 13: 9781584772491

Published by Lawbook Exchange, Ltd. 7/30/2019, 2019

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

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Democracy in America (1838): Translated by Henry Reeve, Esq. With an Original Preface and Notes by John C. Spencer (Hardback or Cased Book)
• Publisher: Lawbook Exchange, Ltd. 7/30/2019
• Publication Date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1584772492
• ISBN 13: 9781584772491
• Binding: Hardback or Cased Book
• Condition: New
• Weight: 1.98 pounds
• Book Type: Book

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Synopsis

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.

About the Author

Alexis de Tocqueville (1805-1859) was born in Verneuil, France. A historian and political scientist, he came to the United States in 1831 to report on the prison system. His experiences would later become the basis for his classic study <span class="a-text-italic">Democracy in America</span>.