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About The Book: English edition, published in 1838 and translated by Henry Reeve, marked the beginning of an ongoing discourse on democracy and the United States. In 1831, Alexis de Tocqueville and Gustave de Beaumont journeyed through America to study its progressive prisons. The assignment appealed to them due to their fascination with American democracy. Spending nine months traveling across the nation, Tocqueville and Beaumont utilized social connections to engage with influential figures. Tocqueville documented his insights on government, the judiciary, and societal aspects, forming the foundation of "Democracy in America." About The Author: Alexis de Tocqueville (1805-1859), a distinguished French figure, made significant contributions to political thought. His notable works, "Democracy in America" (1835, 1840) and "The Old Regime and the Revolution" (1856), analyze American democracy and the French Revolution, shaping early sociology and political science with lasting impact. Henry Reeve (1813-1895), in translating Tocqueville's work on democracy, aimed to guide readers, his desire was to attract readers to Tocqueville's original text, emphasizing faithful quoting and a diligent approach to understanding his ideas. The Title 'Democracy in America written/authored/edited by Alexis de Tocqueville, Translator: Henry Reeve, Preface: John C. Spencer', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9788121284356 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 403 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Political Structure & Processes, Political Theory. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms Vol:- 2nd