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Tocqueville: A Biography,Used
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Tocqueville: A Biography Is A Book Of Considerable Importance, Primarily Because Of Its Comprehensive Treatment Of Both Tocqueville'S Public Life And His Private Lifeincluding Many Details Necessarily Absent From The Two Previous Biographical Essays.'John Lukacs, The New Yorkerin This First Major Biography Of The Author Of Democracy In America, Andr Jardin Traces Alexis De Tocqueville'S Eventful Life From His Birth In 1805 To Aristocratic Parents In Postrevolutionary France, Through His Trip To Antebellum America As A Young Man, His Adventures In Algeria, And His Political Career In France'S Second Republic, To His Return To Writing And The Publication Of His Other Classic Work L'Ancien Rgime Et La Rvolution In 1856. Jardin Also Offers An Illuminating Critical Analysis Of Democracy In America, Arguing That The Concerns For Just Government That Inform This Famous Work Dominated Tocqueville'S Thought Throughout His Life.'His Scholarship Is Meticulous, His Judgment Careful And Fair, His Style Plain And Clear... Jardin Has Put All Students Of Tocqueville Deep In His Debt... More Than Any Of His Contemporariesmore Than Marx, More Than Mill, Much More Than Mazzini, Comte Or Proudhon[Tocqueville] Is The Man For The Late Twentieth Century. It Is The Triumph Of Andr Jardin'S Biography That It Shows So Clearly How This Is So.'Hugh Brogan, Times Literary Supplement'Mr. Jardin Is The Complete Master Of His Subject. His Portrait Of The Writer Is Lucid And Well Composed, His Comments Are Penetrating, And He Draws On A Wide Range Of Unfamiliar Material... Mr. Jardin Is Telling A Story That Has Been Told Many Times Before. But He Manages To Recapture Much Of Its Original Freshness, And He Makes Effective Use, As Elsewhere, Of Previously Unpublished Documents.'John Gross, New York Times'Jardin Gives Us A Concise And Balanced Account Of Tocqueville'S Public Positions And Passions. He Does This With Economy, Grace, Thoroughness, And Reliability.'George Armstrong Kelly, New Republic
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Tocqueville: A Biography'? A: 'Tocqueville: A Biography' thoroughly examines both the public and private life of Alexis de Tocqueville, offering insights into his political career and personal experiences.
- Q: Who is the author of this biography? A: The biography is written by Professor André Jardin, who presents a detailed account of Tocqueville's life and works.
- Q: When was 'Tocqueville: A Biography' published? A: 'Tocqueville: A Biography' was published on October 23, 1998.
- Q: What notable works does Tocqueville's biography discuss? A: The biography discusses Tocqueville's notable works, including 'Democracy in America' and 'L'Ancien régime et la révolution', analyzing their impact and themes.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'Tocqueville: A Biography' is listed as a used book in good condition, ensuring it is still a reliable resource for readers.
- Q: How many pages does 'Tocqueville: A Biography' have? A: 'Tocqueville: A Biography' consists of 558 pages, providing an in-depth exploration of Tocqueville's life.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding, making it easy to handle and read.
- Q: Is this biography suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the comprehensive treatment and meticulous scholarship make this biography suitable for academic study as well as general reading.
- Q: What themes are explored in the biography? A: The biography explores themes of government, society, and Tocqueville's analysis of democracy, reflecting on his relevance to contemporary issues.
- Q: Are there any reviews or critical analyses included? A: Yes, the biography includes critical analyses and reviews from notable sources, highlighting its scholarly merit and contributions to understanding Tocqueville.