"The Old Regime and the Great Revolution (Government Affairs Edition)" seems to be an academic book, but it is not boring, with brilliant writing and rich philosophy. The research methods and political insights throughout the book are still admirable. He raised a series of "Tocqueville's questions" that aroused later generations' deep thoughts and understanding: Why did feudal privileges become more abhorrent to the French people than elsewhere? Why do the French prefer reform first and freedom later? Why did prosperity accelerate the arrival of the Great Revolution? The French Revolution is an excellent historical source for studying pre-capitalist society. Among all the books on the French Revolution, there is no more classic book than Tocqueville's "The Old Regime and the Revolution (Government Edition)". As a famous French historian and sociologist, Tocqueville revealed to us the most authentic, profound, complex and grand truth about the French Revolution with his objective, calm, profound and intelligent vision and writing style.
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This book is really wonderful! Tocqueville's writing style is objective and profound, which gave me a deeper understanding of the French Revolution. His research methods and insights are admirable, and the questions he raises are thought-provoking. This is not only an academic book, but also a philosophical book, recommended to friends who are interested in history and politics!
This book is really wonderful! Tocqueville's writing style is objective and profound, which gave me a deeper understanding of the French Revolution. His research methods and insights are admirable, and the questions he raises are thought-provoking. This is not only an academic book, but also a philosophical book, recommended to friends who are interested in history and politics!