The Recollections of Alexis de Tocqueville

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"The Recollections of Alexis de Tocqueville" which is an edited collection of writings by de Tocqueville, compiled by his friend and colleague Gustave de Beaumont. Gustave de Beaumont was a French magistrate and politician who traveled with de Tocqueville to the United States and wrote the book "Marie: or, Slavery in the United States."In "The Recollections of Alexis de Tocqueville," Gustave de Beaumont gathered personal letters, journal entries, and other writings from de Tocqueville to provide insights into the thoughts, experiences, and observations of the influential political thinker. The book offers a more intimate look at de Tocqueville's views and ideas beyond his famous published works."The Recollections of Alexis de Tocqueville" is a valuable resource for those interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the man behind the renowned works on democracy and social analysis. It provides a glimpse into de Tocqueville's intellectual journey, his friendships, and his perspectives on various aspects of society and politics.

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?Here . . . is that sublety of thought, that felicity of style, which makes all of Tocqueville's writing a delightful literary experience for the reader. . . . J.P. Mayer, already known as one of the outstanding students of Tocqueville, has done a truly admirable editorial service to general reader and scholar alike.?-American Political Science Review