Democracy in America Book Summary  ..., Alexis de Tocqueville
Democracy in America Book Summary  ..., Alexis de Tocqueville
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Democracy in America: Book Summary & Analysis

Author: Alexis de Tocqueville

Narrator: David Sterling

Abridged: 17 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Loudly

Published: 01/07/2025


Synopsis

Book summary by Loudly, this is an abridged version of the original title. Democracy in America is a profound and enduring analysis of the American democratic system, offering a unique perspective on the strengths and challenges of democracy in the 19th century. Written by a keen observer of political and social structures, this work examines the balance of equality and liberty, the role of civil society, and the impact of democracy on culture and individualism. With insights that remain relevant today, it serves as a cornerstone for understanding the complexities of democratic governance and the enduring quest for freedom and justice.

About Alexis de Tocqueville

Alexis de Tocqueville (1805-1859) was a French political thinker and historian best known for his Democracy in America and The Old Regime and the Revolution. In both of these works, he explored the effects of the rising equality of social conditions on the individual and the state in western societies. He also coauthored The U.S. Penitentiary System and Its Application in France with Gustave de Beaumont and penned Recollections, which was published after his death.


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