Democracy in America (Part 2)

Alexis de Tocqueville

⏱ 9 minWisdom classic

Part 2 of 2. From how democracy is built to how it behaves: Tocqueville's uncannily prophetic warning about the tyranny of the majority, the safeguards of law and faith, the curse of slavery menacing the Union, and two rising nations — America and Russia — destined to divide the globe.

Listen to the whole of Democracy in America (Part 2) in about 9 minutes — professionally narrated, with Apple-Music-style synced subtitles. One book free every day; Folio Premium unlocks the entire library.