Democracy in America, Volume 2 - Paperback

by Alexis de Tocqueville (Author)

Translation of: De la democratie en Amerique.

Front Jacket

Volume 2 of the classic commentary on the influence of democracy on the intellect, feelings, and actions of Americans. With an introduction by Phillips Bradley.

Author Biography

Alexis de Tocqueville (1805-1859) was a French politician and theorist. He wrote Democracy in America after visiting the United States during which he observed various elements of the prison system. He continued on to serve in the French parliament and also wrote many works, including The Old Regime and the Revolution.