Democracy in America Vol. II

by Alexis de TOCQUEVILLE (1805 - 1859)

4.05: That Amongst the European Nations of Our Time the Power of Governments Is Increasing, although the Persons Who Govern Are Less Stable; 4.06: What Sort of Despotism Democratic Nations Have to Fear

Democracy in America Vol. II

Democracy in America was published in two volumes, the first in 1835 and the second in 1840. It is a classic work on the United States in the 1830s and its strengths and weaknesses as seen from a European point of view. It is also regarded as a pioneering work of sociology. (Summary based on Wikipedia)


Listen next episodes of Democracy in America Vol. II:
4.07: Continuation of the Preceding Chapters; 4.08: General Survey of the Subject