Tocqueville, Alexis de

Based partly on the author's observations of American political and social conditions during a visit in 1831-1832.

Presents the original text of Alexis de Tocqueville's study of the United States, written in 1831 when the democracy was still young, encompassing the history, geography, politics, legal system, economy, and culture of America, and addressing issues such as a free press and racism that are still pertinent in the twentieth century.

A classic text presented in the Henry Reeve translation, accompanied by annotations and an introduction. It includes seven letters offering de Tocquville's impressions of his journey through the US. It includes nine contemporary reviews which trace the book's varied reception.

Translation of a French text, originally published in 1856, in which the author examines the causes of the French Revolution.

Based partly on the author's observations of American political and social conditions during a visit in 1831-1832.

A study of America's government, egalitarian ideals, and character offers reflections on the effect of majority rule on the rights of individuals and gives insight into the rewards and responsibilities of a democratic government.

An edited version of Tocqueville's original text in which he tells of his travels throughout the country in 1831 studying the effects of democracy in America.

Presents an abridged edition of twenty-five-year-old Alexis de Tocqueville's account of America's social and political characteristics, which he observed in the early 1830s while visiting from France.