This book is the first book in history to systematically analyze and interpret the democratic system, and it has epoch-making significance. The content includes the geographical environment, racial status of the United States, the impact of British immigrants brought to North America, the advantages of American federalism compared with the federal systems of other countries, the relationship between the federal government and state governments, the reasons for the emergence of political parties, the role of political associations, the role of public opinion, etc.; Mainly thinking It clarifies how American democracy, freedom, and equality are reflected in political and social life, and analyzes American philosophical concepts, religious thoughts, scientific theories, literature, art, social psychology, national character, etc. Against the background of American democratic ideas and American sentiments.
Reader comments
Tocqueville's astonishing predictions and meticulous observations left a deep impression on people. The Great Revolution happened suddenly like a meteor, but also fell suddenly like a meteor. The emergence of Napoleon was the request of the French people. The French need strongmen, but the pain caused by autocracy is not enough. Democracy is only the worst, but it is also good enough.
Every word and paragraph is enjoyable to read.
A good book that embodies the basic logic of politics using American practice1
Tocqueville's astonishing predictions and meticulous observations left a deep impression on people. The Great Revolution happened suddenly like a meteor, but also fell suddenly like a meteor. The emergence of Napoleon was the request of the French people. The French need strongmen, but the pain caused by autocracy is not enough. Democracy is only the worst, but it is also good enough.
Every word and paragraph is enjoyable to read.
A good book that embodies the basic logic of politics using American practice1