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Alexis-Charles-Henri Clérel de Tocqueville (July 29, 1805–April 16, 1859) was a French political thinker and historian. His most famous works are Democracy in America (appearing in two volumes: 1835 and 1840) and The Old Regime and the Revolution (1856). In both of these works, he explored the myriad and profound effects of the rising equality of social conditions on both the individual and the state in western societies.
He was born in Verneuil-sur-Seine (Île-de-France) and died in Cannes, although his family had its origins in the landed nobility of Normandy, where several places are named after his family. His work is based on his travels in the United States, Democracy in America, is frequently used in courses in 19th century United States history. An eminent representative of the liberalism political tradition, his advocacy of private charity rather than government aid to assist the poor has often been cited admiringly by conservatives and classical liberals, particularly in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Tocqueville also made an observational tour of England, producing Memoir on Pauperism. In 1841 and 1846, he traveled to Algeria. His first travel inspired his Travail sur l'Algérie, in which he criticized the French model of colonization, based on an assimilationist view, to which he preferred the British model of indirect rule, which didn't mix different populations together. He went as far as openly advocating racial segregation between the European colonists and the "Arabs" through the implementation of two different legislative systems (half a century before its effective implementation with the 1881 Indigenous code).
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Alexis De Tocqueville: Democracy's Guide - by Joseph Epstein - Harper Perennial. http://bit.ly/48Y9pT
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Alexis De Tocqueville: Democracy's Guide - by Joseph Epstein - Harper Perennial. http://bit.ly/48Y9pT
Alexis De Tocqueville: Democracy's Guide - by Joseph Epstein - Harper Perennial. http://bit.ly/3NUtfU
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Alexis De Tocqueville: Democracy's Guide - by Joseph Epstein - Harper Perennial. http://bit.ly/3NUtfU
Alexis De Tocqueville: Democracy's Guide - by Joseph Epstein - Harper Perennial. http://bit.ly/1yukpn
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None of the trick or treaters recognize my Alexis de Tocqueville costume. They all think I am dressed in drag. #corinthians
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None of the trick or treaters recognize my Alexis de Tocqueville costume. They all think I am dressed in drag. #corinthians
There is hardly a political question in the United States which does not sooner or later turn into a judicial by Alexis de Tocqueville
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There is hardly a political question in the United States which does not sooner or later turn into a judicial by Alexis de Tocqueville
There is hardly a political question in the United States which does not sooner or later turn into a judicial by Alexis de Tocqueville
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There is hardly a political question in the United States which does not sooner or later turn into a judicial by Alexis de Tocqueville
ClassicNotes: Alexis de Tocqueville - Biography of the writer.
In the Liberal Tradition: Alexis de Tocqueville - A short biography from the Acton Institute.
Liberal Thinkers: Alexis de Tocqueville - A short biography from the site of Liberal International.
Meta Description: [ After his studies and a career as a judge Tocqueville decided to travel to the United States of America. This was one of the most momentous journeys in the history of political thought. As a result of this journey he wrote Democracy in America. Written ]
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The Alexis de Tocqueville Tour - Exploring Democracy in America - Information and resources.
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