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Tocqueville and the American Experiment

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12H 23min
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English
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History

Was the greatest book on U.S. democracy ever written crafted by a Frenchman visiting this country some 175 years ago? Why would such a book be relevant in today's ever-changing political landscape? Professor William R. Cook of the State University of New York, Geneseo, leads a 24-lecture, spirited exploration of Alexis de Tocqueville and his unique observations of this young nation that resulted in Democracy in America.

© 2023 The Great Courses (Audiobook): 9781682765968

Release date

Audiobook: September 13, 2023

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