Democracy in America (1838) - by Alexis de Tocqueville (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>The first English-language edition published in 1838. This landmark work started a dialogue about the nature of democracy that continues to this day. Tocqueville traveled through the US in 1831 on behalf of the French government and recorded his thoughts on the nation's political culture, judicial system and social institutions including slavery.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>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 <em>Democracy in America</em>.</p>
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