It remains the most often quoted book about the united states, not only because. Democracy in america has had the singular honor of being even to this day the work that political commentators of every stripe refer to when they seek to draw large conclusions about the society of the usa. By the twentieth century, it had become a classic work of political science, social science, and history. The result were two volumes by tocqueville on american democracy in 1835 and 1840. Este primul volum al lucrarii lui tocqueville despre democratie in america.
In addition, tocqueville observes that they contributed a synthesis of religion and political liberty in america that was uncommon in europe, particularly in france. It was immediately popular in both europe and the united states, while also having a profound impact on the french population. In the book, tocqueville examines the democratic revolution. Any person using this document file, for any purpose, and in any way does so at his or her own risk. It seems logical that france would look to america as a beacon of hope for a successful. This is a public domain text which was first scanned to pdf by gallica, the digital library of. Its title translates as on democracy in america, but english translations are usually simply entitled democracy in america. America, caracterul innascut al egalitatii fiecare sa nascut egal, deci, in egalitate cu ceilalti, asigura realitatea dogmei suveranitatii poporului. The book he wrote on his return to france, democracy in america, is both the best ever written on democracy and the best ever written on america. Cel deal doilea volum a fost publicat cinci ani mai tarziu, in 1840. He was best known for his works democracy in america appearing in two volumes, 1835 and 1840 and the old regime and the revolution 1856. According to his notes, tocqueville had two notable encounters during his time in new orleans. Este primul volum al lucrarii lui tocqueville despre democratie in.
In both cases, the territories quickly distance themselves from the french political tradition, in order to develop their own distinctive systems. Its title translates as on democracy in america, but english translations are. Article pdf available june 2005 with 99 reads how we measure reads. Henry reeve is a publication of the pennsylvania state university.
Apr 29, 2019 despre democratie in america, 2 volumes. The americans live in a democratic state of society, which has naturally suggested to them certain laws and a. Books toquevilles other encounter was with a french consular officer, a man by the name of guillemin. Jun 25, 2019 despre democratie in america, 2 volumes. In near fine condition with the half titles present, minor toning and light foxing. The abridged edition of the enduring masterworka classic portrait of americas culture and people. In 1835, with america as tocquevilles example, democratic so ciety seemed a. This portable document file is furnished free and without any charge of any kind. We whose names are underwritten, the loyal subjects of our dread sovereign lord king james, by the grace of god of great britain, france, and ireland king, defender of the faith, etc. First editions of the first part of the authors magnum opus.
Octavo, bound in contemporary half calf over marbled boards, illustrated with a folding map. Democracy in america school of english and american. The result was democracy in america, a monumental study of the strengths and weakensses of the nations evolving politics. In 1838 he was chosen member of the academy of moral. Autorul nu a descris n paginile ei toate instituiile din statele unite. The necessity of examining the condition of the states before that of the union at large. Furthermore, tocquevilles democracy in america is often cited by presentday critics because so many of the observations in it seem extraordinarily suitable even more than one hundred and fifty years later. What struck him most was the countrys equality of conditions, its democracy. Tocqueville nest pas le premier intellectuel francais a faire le voyage americain, quelquesuns avant lui avaient d. Nov 21, 2009 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg.
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