Publisher's Synopsis
""Modern Democracies V1"" is a comprehensive book authored by James Bryce that explores the history, development, and functioning of modern democracies. The book is divided into several chapters that cover different aspects of democracy, including its origins, the principles of democracy, the role of citizens, the structure of government, and the challenges facing modern democracies. The author provides a detailed analysis of the political systems of various countries, including the United States, France, Germany, and Great Britain. The book also discusses the impact of democracy on society, including issues such as human rights, freedom of speech, and the rule of law. Overall, ""Modern Democracies V1"" provides a thorough examination of the concept of democracy and its importance in the modern world.1921. Part One of Two. Bryce, British historian, statesman, and diplomat, wrote significant works in several fields; the first of these was his History of the Holy Roman Empire. His interest in sociology and philosophy is evident in the second of his great treatises, The American Commonwealth, a classic that is still read and used. Bryce served as ambassador to the United States and the vast knowledge he gained of Americans is revealed in his writings. His other major works are Studies in History and Jurisprudence and this work Modern Democracies, which is a comparative study of free governments. The Contents of this volume are divided into the following Parts: Considerations Applicable to Democratic Government in General; Some Democracies in Their Working; Switzerland; and Canada. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing. Other volumes in this set are ISBN(s): 1417911735.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
