Best Books on Democracy

Discover the definitive book on both democracy and America. Alexis de Tocqueville's Democracy in America captures the essence of America's equality of conditions and democracy. This classic is often quoted because it has something insightful to teach everyone. With this new translation by Harvey Mansfield and Delba Winthrop, readers can fully appreciate the nuances of Tocqueville's original language and gain a deeper understanding of Tocqueville's thoughts and insights. Perfectly placed annotations and a powerful introduction provide readers with a modern perspective to appreciate a timeless masterpiece.

African American woman Lillian, 100, recalls her family’s history of voting rights as she makes her way to the polling place. She sees her great-grandfather voting for the first time after the Fifteenth Amendment's passage, her parents trying to register, and herself protesting from Selma to Montgomery. In this picture book, Jonah Winter and Shane W. Evans powerfully recall America’s civil rights battle and the importance of every voice.