Publisher's Synopsis
Modern Democracies V1 is a book written by James Bryce, a British historian, politician, and jurist. The book is a comprehensive study of the evolution and functioning of modern democracies across the world. It covers the historical and political context of democracy, its philosophical foundations, and the various forms of democratic government that have emerged in different countries.The book is divided into two volumes, with the first volume focusing on the historical development of democracy and the second volume examining the contemporary issues facing democratic societies. In the first volume, Bryce traces the origins of democracy from ancient Greece and Rome to the modern era. He examines the political, economic, and social factors that have influenced the growth of democratic institutions and provides an overview of the different forms of democratic government.In the second volume, Bryce focuses on the challenges facing modern democracies, including the rise of populism, the erosion of civil liberties, and the impact of globalization. He also examines the role of technology in shaping democratic processes and the challenges posed by climate change and other global issues.Overall, Modern Democracies V1 is a comprehensive and insightful study of the evolution and challenges of democracy in the modern world. It provides a valuable resource for scholars, students, and anyone interested in understanding the complexities of democratic government.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.
