02426cam a22003133u 4500 37892 UtSlPG 20260610133850.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DC Tocqueville, Alexis de, 1805-1859 The Recollections of Alexis de Tocqueville Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2011-10-31 Produced by Gary Rees and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) "The Recollections of Alexis de Tocqueville" by Alexis de Tocqueville is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The text presents Tocqueville's reflections on his experiences during the turbulent periods leading up to the Revolution of 1848 in France, as well as his overall observations on politics and society at that time. As a passionate participant and observer, Tocqueville aims to document the complexities of political life and the individuals shaping it, providing insights into the broader implications of their actions. The opening of the work sets the stage for Tocqueville's memoirs, highlighting his transition from public life to introspection amid political turmoil. He discusses his motivations for writing, expressing a desire to capture the essence of the revolutionary era and the characters that influenced it. Tocqueville reflects on the feelings of anxiety and anticipation that characterized the political landscape, noting a brewing discontent among the populace. He presents a keen awareness of the forces at play, including the rise of the middle class, the weaknesses of the monarchy, and the implications of the shifting balance of power, ultimately foreshadowing the dramatic events that would unfold. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified France -- History -- February Revolution, 1848 Teixeira de Mattos, Alexander, 1865-1921 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37892 78732 78732