Alexis de Tocqueville’s observations of early America reveal that civic vitality is vital for democracy, and that liberal ...

The French Revolution Share: Copy Link Throughout the 18th century, France faced a ... A revolution of this sort, he had argued, would lead not to democracy but despotism.

This has been the case uninterruptedly since the Revolution; ... He had the sagacity to perceive that it was easier to flatter French democracy than to crush or ignore it. He flattered it, ...

Events of the French Revolution of 1848-51.; VERON, DEMOCRACY AND THIERS. Share full article. April 17, 1855. Credit... The New York Times Archives.

That does not necessarily mean that revolution — or even change — is on the way. A country that suffers a nervous breakdown over a modest pension reform is unlikely to reach easy agreement on a new ...

Revolution is in the air. After three months of turmoil over President Emmanuel Macron’s flagship pensions reform, France is tempted once again to rip up its constitution and start afresh. Will 2023 ...