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Alexis De Tocqueville
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Number of Pages
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Age Group
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Language
English
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Book Summary
This is a historical non-fiction study that contrasts the ancien rรฉgime with the Revolution, examining how power, reform, and shared ideals shaped a nation. The central theme centers on the tension between liberty and despotism, asking how lofty revolutionary ideals can endureโor falterโin the face of political realities. The intended reader includes history enthusiasts, students exploring political change, and general readers curious about how past struggles inform present debates. The tone is thoughtful, analytical, and gently hopefulโinviting careful reflection rather than sensationalism.
The content is presented as a rigorous, comparative analysis that places the old regime and the revolutionary period side by side, examining governance, inequality, and reform. The reading experience is engaging through clear argumentation and accessible historical context, inviting readers to weigh the core questions of liberty, nationalism, and justice while considering how power can shape outcomes over time.
Readers finish with a nuanced understanding of how revolutions can both liberate and constrain, and how the pursuit of liberty is tested by real-world power dynamics. The work builds curiosity, critical thinking, and a broader perspective on history and its relevance to today.
Product Details
Author
Alexis De Tocqueville
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
336
Language
English
SKU
9780141441641
ISBN
9780141441641
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
19.05x12.7x2.29cm
Binding
Paperback
MRP: โน 599
โน 570
โน 29 Off