Tocqueville's Discovery of America

Focusing on Tocqueville's transformative journey through America in 1831-32, this biography reveals how his experiences shaped his influential ideas on democracy. Leo Damrosch highlights the dynamic interactions Tocqueville had with the people and culture of Jacksonian America, providing insight into the context that informed his seminal work, Democracy in America. The narrative not only explores Tocqueville's observations but also presents a vivid portrayal of a nation undergoing significant change.