Democracy in America

Democracy in America

by Alexis de Tocqueville

Penguin Classics · 2003

Journeying through early 19th-century America, a French aristocrat penned a remarkably insightful analysis of its burgeoning democratic society. This foundational work explores the unique customs and institutions that shaped the young nation, offering a prescient look at the strengths and potential pitfalls of a people governing themselves. Essential for understanding American identity and the evolution of democracy, this edition also includes lesser-known travelogues, providing a more complete picture of Tocqueville's observations.

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19th Century