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" When Alexis de Tocqueville came to America almost two centuries ago, he was a young French nobleman, and an astute political scientist. He came here to determine the actual meaning of democracy, and to see it in action. De Tocqueville wanted to learn how democracy could eventually replace the worn out monarchies of Europe.
"Democracy In America" is a treatise about what America was like, which de Tocqueville wrote after his visit to America. He also examines the potential dangers of majority rule, which he felt could sometimes be every bit as tyrannical as the rule of the aristocracy. The influence of political parties is examined in detail, as well as the effect that the press has on the government. "
Nathaniel Ford, Resident Scholar
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Ratings are on a 1-10 scale (Low to High)
Kind Of History
Time of history:
- 19th century
History of a people?
Yes
Nationality?
- American--General
Largely political history?
Yes
Kind of political history
- democracy
Subjects of this Historical Account
Religion? (if plays a major part)
- Protestants!
Is the portrayal sympathetic?
- Sympathetic
From a certain profession/group?
- farmers
Intelligence of subject of
history:
- Smart
Main Adversary
From a certain profession/group?
- Prince/Nobleman/King
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in:
- almost none
Ethnicity? (if plays big part)
- White/European
Setting
United States
Yes
The US:
- Southeast
- Northeast
Farm/Ranch:
- farm
Farms/Ranches?
Yes
Style
How much gore?
- 1 ()
How fast-paced is the book?
- 2 ()
Accounts of torture and death?
- no torture/death
Book makes you feel...
- in awe
How much focus on stories of individuals?
- Focuses mostly on the people/nation level
How much romance?
- 1 ()
Minor characters feature lots of:
- farmers
Is this a kid's book?
- Ages 16-Adult
Pictures/Illustrations?
- None
Length of book
- 300-350 pages
How much emphasis on small details?
- 8 ()
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