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I confess that in America I saw more than America; I sought the image of democracy itself, with its inclinations, its character, its prejudices, and its passions, in order to learn what we have to fear or hope from its progress.
All About Alexis de Tocqueville Biographical information on Alexis de Tocqueville |
Tocqueville Today Modern references to Tocqueville and his writings |
American Journey Information on Tocqueville's visit to America |
Democracy in America Famous passages from Democracy in America |
Tocqueville in France Pictures of Tocqueville's hometown |
Resources Other sources of information on Tocqueville and France |
C-SPAN Tour Dates When and where to see the C-SPAN School Bus as it follows Tocqueville's journey |
Journal Entries From Tocqueville's Trip Writings by Tocqueville and Beaumont from each stop along their journey |
Democracy in America Teaching Modules Lesson plans for educators interested in incorporating Tocqueville's writings into their lesson plans. Don't forget to enroll in the FREE C-SPAN in the Classroom program. |