When Tocqueville visited America in the 1830s he found a thriving democracy of a kind he had not seen anywhere else. Many of his insightful observations American society and political system, found in the two volume book he published after his visit, still remain surprisingly relevant today. (Summary by the Bookworm)
Chapters
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Introduction & Special Introduction Read by Anna Simon 33:37
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Chapter II: Origin Of The Anglo-Americans—Part I Read by James Tiley 28:43
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Chapter II: Origin Of The Anglo-Americans—Part II Read by James Tiley 32:01
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Chapter III: Social Conditions Of The Anglo-Americans Read by Anna Simon 21:12
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Chapter IV: The Principle Of The Sovereignty Of The People In America Read by Sibella Denton 7:08
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Chapter V: Necessity Of Examining The Condition Of The States—Part I Read by Sibella Denton 31:58
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Chapter V: Necessity Of Examining The Condition Of The States—Part II Read by Sibella Denton 20:11
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Chapter V: Necessity Of Examining The Condition Of The States—Part III Read by Sibella Denton 32:27
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Chapter VI: Judicial Power In The United States Read by Anna Simon 19:50
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Chapter VII: Political Jurisdiction In The United States Read by Sibella Denton 13:33
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Chapter VIII: The Federal Constitution—Part I Read by Mim Ritty 28:26
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Chapter VIII: The Federal Constitution—Part II Read by radioreader 33:06
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Chapter VIII: The Federal Constitution—Part III Read by Bob Tassinari 27:10
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Chapter VIII: The Federal Constitution—Part IV Read by Bob Tassinari 28:24
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Chapter VIII: The Federal Constitution—Part V Read by Bob Tassinari 34:02
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Chapter IX: Why The People May Strictly Be Said To Govern In The United Read by Gary Gilberd 3:07
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Chapter X: Parties In The United States Read by Gary Gilberd 20:29
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Chapter XI: Liberty Of The Press In The United States Read by Christian Pecaut 33:07
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Chapter XII: Political Associations In The United States Read by Sibella Denton 20:12
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Chapter XIII: Government Of The Democracy In America—Part I Read by Leon Mire 34:48
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Chapter XIII: Government Of The Democracy In America—Part II Read by Leon Mire 29:05
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Chapter XIII: Government Of The Democracy In America—Part III Read by Leon Mire 28:52
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Chapter XIV: Advantages American Society Derive From Democracy—Part I Read by Joshua B. Christensen 27:07
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Chapter XIV: Advantages American Society Derive From Democracy—Part II Read by Joshua B. Christensen 16:28
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Chapter XV: Unlimited Power Of Majority, And Its Consequences—Part I Read by Ryan Mease 8:56
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Chapter XV: Unlimited Power Of Majority, And Its Consequences—Part II Read by Ryan Mease 25:56
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Chapter XVI: Causes Mitigating Tyranny In The United States—Part I Read by ML Cohen 23:56
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Chapter XVI: Causes Mitigating Tyranny In The United States—Part II Read by ML Cohen 15:50
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Chapter XVII: Principal Causes Maintaining The Democratic Republic—Part I Read by Joe Konno 25:30
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Chapter XVII: Principal Causes Maintaining The Democratic Republic—Part II Read by Anna Christensen 24:01
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Chapter XVII: Principal Causes Maintaining The Democratic Republic—Part III Read by Anna Simon 28:25
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Chapter XVII: Principal Causes Maintaining The Democratic Republic—Part IV Read by Joe Konno 26:39
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Chapter XVIII: Future Condition Of Three Races In The United States—Part I Read by Gilly 20:30
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Chapter XVIII: Future Condition Of Three Races—Part II Read by Gilly 14:31
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Chapter XVIII: Future Condition Of Three Races—Part III Read by Sibella Denton 23:57
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Chapter XVIII: Future Condition Of Three Races—Part IV Read by Sibella Denton 24:59
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Chapter XVIII: Future Condition Of Three Races—Part V Read by Sibella Denton 23:53
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Chapter XVIII: Future Condition Of Three Races—Part VI Read by Sibella Denton 25:38
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Chapter XVIII: Future Condition Of Three Races—Part VII Read by Sibella Denton 19:22
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Chapter XVIII: Future Condition Of Three Races—Part VIII Read by Sibella Denton 27:07
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Chapter XVIII: Future Condition Of Three Races—Part IX Read by Sibella Denton 27:22
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Chapter XVIII: Future Condition Of Three Races—Part X Read by Sibella Denton 15:34
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Conclusion Read by George Deprez, PhD 16:41
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Chapter XI: Liberty Of The Press In The United States - French original text Read by Cicorée 24:31
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