Individual Choice and History: Alexis de Tocqueville as Historian Reappraised - Brossura

Mitchell, Harvey

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ISBN 10: 0521024153 ISBN 13: 9780521024150

Casa editrice: Cambridge University Press, 2008

Riassunto

A perceptive study of de Tocqueville's works, revealing his deep involvement with the philosophy of history.

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Recensione

"...an elegantly erudite reappraisal of Tocqueville as a historian....Mitchell provides an enticing introduction to Tocqueville....we can be grateful to historians like Mitchell." The Vancouver Sun

"This book is based on a wide and sensitive reading of the primary and secondary literature. Recommended for all university libraries." Choice

"This is an important contribution to the expanding universe of Tocqueville scholarship. Harvey Mitchell has seized upon a major dilemma in the study of Tocqueville...Mitchell is at his very best." American Historical Review

Descrizione del libro

This perceptive study of the great nineteenth-century historian reveals in de Tocqueville a unity of thought and a deep involvement with philosophical questions, in particular the struggle between historical forces and individual choice.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Cambridge University Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 2008
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0521024153
• ISBN 13: 9780521024150
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 308
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
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