“We need a new political science for a new world.”
Quote by Alexis de Tocqueville
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Writings on Empire and Slavery
This book delves into the complex relationship between empire and slavery, examining various perspectives on the political, social, and economic dynamics involved. It includes scholarly discussions and critical analyses of the impact of empire and slavery on societies throughout history. 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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