The Old Regime & The Revolution, Hardcover

Description: The Old Regime & The Revolution, Hardcover Book Title: The Old Regime & The Revolution Author(s): Alexis De Tocqueville, Translated by John Bonner Publication: Harper & Brothers, Publisher – NY, Copyright 1856, 1st Edition Description: Hardcover in dark brown hardbound, no DJ. First Edition/First Printing. Bound in brown thin leather with gilt titles present to the spine, front and back cover with blind embossed borders and decoration. Boards covers have light shelf-wear with plastic lamination that preserve the book. It has the previous owner name and dated 1869, light pencil and pen wiriting on inside front cover and title page, slight foxing. Other pages is free of marks. Binding tight and solid. Alexis de Tocqueville was a French historian and political scientist best known for the work Democracy in America on the American political system. Tocqueville is in the row with the greatest political and economic thinkers Adam Smith, David Ricardo, John Keynes, John Locke, Frederic Bastiat, Baron Montesquieu, and John Stuart Mill. His contributions to political economics is his theory on the improved living standards and social conditions of individuals and their relationship to the market. His thoughts have become the foundation of the democratic states. The book The Old Regime and the Revolution analyzes French society before the French Revolution and investigates the reasons to cause the Revolution. Tocqueville in the book continued developing his theory of continuity. He argued that although the French tried to build a government to be different from the old regime, they eventually circulated back to a powerful central government. EB; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 344 pages. Condition: Very good, corner bumps, normal age wear and tear. Pls. magnify photos for over-all condition. Notes: Great effort is made to ensure the item is described as accurately as possible. All items are sold AS IS and I encourage you to look at all pictures and ask any questions you may have regarding the item prior to bidding. I am more than happy to answer questions and/or take more pictures if necessary (some pictures may show shadows or reflections of lighting used). As for feedback, I will leave positive feedback once payment is received. It is greatly appreciated that you also leave positive feedback once the item has been delivered and you are satisfied with it. If you are unhappy with the item once it is received, please contact me prior to leaving neutral or negative feedback so we can discuss any issues. Payment/Shipping: Upon receipt of payment, item(s) are shipped within 3 business days. Shipping is calculated through eBay, USPS or FedEx, determined by location, size and weight. I also try whenever possible to offer both Priority Mail and Standard Post whichever is the best shipping option. Insurance, tracking number and delivery confirmation are included in the shipping cost.We are extremely careful about packaging the item(s) sold and intend they arrive at your door the same condition as packed. It is important to us and pleased that these objects are in the hands of people who appreciate them. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask.Thanks for looking! For Books only we accept International shipping and cost will be based on buyer’s country of residence using USPS Priority Mail with insurance or whatever is the cheapest shipping with insurance.QUOTED SHIPPING COST IS ONLY TO 48 CONTIGUOUS STATES OF USA (EXCLUDING ALASKA & HAWAII). WE DO NOT SHIP TO P.O. BOX. INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING COST WILL BE BASED ON BUYER’S COUNTRY AND WILL SHIP WITH INSURANCE. YOU MAY SEND A MESSAGE TO INQUIRE ON SHIPPING COST, IF IN DOUBT.

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