“The most perilous moment for a bad government is when it seeks to mend its ways. Only consummate statecraft can enable a king to save his throne when, after a long spell of oppression, he sets out to improve the lot of his subjects.”
Quote by Alexis de Tocqueville
Work
Alexis de Tocqueville on Democracy, Revolution, and Society
Alexis de Tocqueville's work examines the nature of democracy, the causes and effects of revolution, and the structure of society. It provides insights into the functioning of democratic systems and the challenges they face. The book is a compilation of Tocqueville's thoughts and observations on these topics, offering a comprehensive analysis of the political and social landscape of his time. more
Author
Alexis de Tocqueville
Alexis de Tocqueville was a French historian and political theorist renowned for his seminal work 'Democracy in America'. He embarked on a journey to the United States in the 1830s to examine its democratic institutions, and his observations were compiled into a two-volume book that remains a cornerstone in the study of American democracy and political science. more
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