Democracy in America: In Two Volumes
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Rated 5 starsA PROFOUNDLY PROPHETIC MASTERPIECE OF POLITICAL THOUGHT
This book has an abundance of profound observations of both praise and constructive criticism of the American political system, delivered in a richly eloquent and distinctly objective manner by a young Nineteenth Century French aristocrat/lawyer with a very impressive grasp of enduring political reality. The heart of Tocqueville's message is twofold: (1) his praise of Americans' voluntary associations as prime examples of...
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Rated 5 starsHelps Americans make sense of themselves....
...and others understand Americans. I was required to read this book for a college course and was actually dreading its seemingly tedious discourses on a myriad of subjects. After diving in, however, I discovered something totally different was contained. One thing sorely lacking from education in grades K-12 is REALITY. As children we are indoctrinated with the idea of American supremacy to all other nations. I can understand...
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Rated 5 starsGreat Book.
This is probably the best book on the history of American Government. I loved it. I highly recommend it.
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Rated 5 starskick ass
for any gov., hist., econ., soc., anth. student a must read
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