An edition of Tocqueville and Beaumont in America (1938)
Tocqueville in America
By George W. Pierson
Publish Date
1996
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
Language
eng
Pages
506
Description:
Alexis de Tocqueville and Gustave de Beaumont travelled the breadth of America to inquire into the future of French society as revolutionary upheaval gave way to a representative government similar to America's. This text reconstructs their evolving analysis of American society.
subjects: Social life and customs, Travel, Tocqueville, Alexis de, 1805-1859, Description and travel, Sociale verandering, Manners and customs, Democratie, United states, description and travel, United states, social life and customs, Beaumont, gustave de, 1802-1866, Early works to 1800
People: Alexis de Tocqueville (1805-1859), Gustave de Beaumont (1802-1866), Gustoave Auguste de, 1802-1866 Beaumont de La Bonniniere
Places: United States
Times: 1783-1865