The Dangers of Apathy Leading to either Anarchy or Tyranny
Democracy In America, Alexis de Tocqueville, 1831
Appendix BB: The Dangers of Apathy Leading to either Anarchy or Tyranny
It cannot be absolutely or generally affirmed...
Of the nature of military governments among democratic ideas
Democracy In America, Alexis de Tocqueville, 1831
Appendix AA: Of the nature of military governments among democratic ideas
I have often asked myself what would happen if,...
The Dangers of Democracy Leading to a Centralized Government
Democracy In America, Alexis de Tocqueville, 1831
Appendix Z: The Dangers of Democracy Leading to a Centralized Government
Not only is a democratic people led by...
Of Men’s Means and Ends vs. That of God’s
Democracy In America, Alexis de Tocqueville, 1831
Appendix Y: Of Men's Means and Ends vs. That of God's
Men place the greatness of their idea of...
An Army Afraid of War
Democracy In America, Alexis de Tocqueville, 1831
Appendix X: Physical Gratification and a Taste for Well-Being leading to an Army Afraid of War.
In the chapter...
Tocqueville, Democracy In America, Appendix W
Democracy In America, Alexis de Tocqueville, 1831
Appendix W
Aside from all those who do not think at all and those who dare not say what...
Tocqueville, Democracy in America, Appendix V
Democracy In America, Alexis de Tocqueville, 1831
Appendix V
It is not the equality of condition that makes men immoral and irreligious; but when men, being...
Tocqueville, Democracy in America, Appendix U
Democracy In America, Alexis de Tocqueville, 1831
Appendix U
I find in my traveling-journal a passage that may serve to convey a more complete notion of...
Tocqueville, Democracy in America, Appendix T
Democracy In America, Alexis de Tocqueville, 1831
Appendix T
Some aristocracies, however, have devoted themselves eagerly to commerce and have cultivated manufactures with success. The history...
Tocqueville, Democracy In America, Appendix S
Democracy In America, Alexis de Tocqueville, 1831
Appendix S
If we attentively examine the constitution of the jury in civil proceedings in England, we shall readily...
Tocqueville, Democracy In America, Appendix R
Democracy In America, Alexis de Tocqueville, 1831
Appendix R
The Federal Constitution has introduced the jury into the tribunals of the Union, just as the states...
Tocqueville, Democracy In America, Appendix Q
Democracy In America, Alexis de Tocqueville, 1831
Appendix Q
To be a voter in the county (those who represent landed property) before the Reform Bill passed...
Tocqueville, Democracy In America, Appendix P
Democracy In America, Alexis de Tocqueville, 1831
Appendix P
The first American newspaper appeared in April 1704, and was published at Boston. (See Collections of the...
Tocqueville, Democracy In America, Appendix O
Democracy In America, Alexis de Tocqueville, 1831
Appendix O
It is true that the powers of Europe may carry on maritime wars against the Union; but...
Tocqueville, Democracy In America, Appendix N
Democracy In America, Alexis de Tocqueville, 1831
Appendix N
There is no question on which the American Constitutions agree more fully than on that of political...
Tocqueville, Democracy In America, Appendix M
Democracy In America, Alexis de Tocqueville, 1831
Appendix M
The most esteemed authors who have written upon the English Constitution agree with each other in establishing...
Tocqueville, Democracy in America, Appendix L
Democracy In America, Alexis de Tocqueville, 1831
Appendix L
This immutability of the Constitution in France is a necessary consequence of the laws. To begin with...
Tocqueville, Democracy In America, Appendix K
Democracy In America, Alexis de Tocqueville, 1831
Appendix K
It is incorrect to say that centralization was produced by the French Revolution: the Revolution brought it...
Tocqueville, Democracy In America, Appendix I
Democracy In America, Alexis de Tocqueville, 1831
Appendix I
The United States has a prohibitive tariff. The small number of custom-house officers employed in the United...
Tocqueville, Democracy In America, Appendix H
Democracy In America, Alexis de Tocqueville, 1831
Appendix H, Summary of the Qualifications of Voters in the United States.
Summary Of The Qualifications Of Voters In...