Democracy In America V2 (1862) - Alexis De Tocqueville - Bog

Democracy in America V2 is a classic political and social commentary written by French political thinker and historian Alexis de Tocqueville in 1862. The book is a continuation of Tocqueville's analysis of American democracy and its unique characteristics, which he first explored in the first volume of the series. In this second volume, Tocqueville delves deeper into the workings of American democracy, examining the role of political parties, the influence of religion on society, and the relationship between the federal government and individual states. He also explores the impact of slavery on American society, which was a contentious issue at the time of the book's publication.Throughout the book, Tocqueville offers his insights on the strengths and weaknesses of American democracy, drawing on his observations from his travels throughout the United States. He provides a nuanced analysis of the challenges facing the country, including the tensions between individualism and community, and the potential dangers of majority rule.Overall, Democracy in America V2 is a seminal work of political philosophy that continues to be widely read and studied today. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the early days of American democracy and provides valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities facing democratic societies around the world.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.