Publisher's Synopsis
Modern Democracies V2 is a comprehensive book written by James Bryce that offers a detailed analysis of the political systems of various modern democracies around the world. The book covers a wide range of topics related to democracy, including the history of democracy, the principles of democratic governance, and the challenges faced by modern democracies.The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of modern democracy. The first section provides an overview of the history of democracy, tracing its origins from ancient Athens to the present day. The second section examines the principles of democratic governance, including the rule of law, freedom of speech, and the protection of individual rights.The third section of the book focuses on the challenges faced by modern democracies, including the rise of populism, the impact of globalization, and the threat of terrorism. The fourth section offers a comparative analysis of different modern democracies, including the United States, Great Britain, France, Germany, and Japan.Throughout the book, Bryce draws on his extensive knowledge of political history and theory to provide a thoughtful and insightful analysis of modern democracies. The book is written in clear and accessible language, making it an ideal resource for students, scholars, and anyone interested in the workings of modern democratic systems.1921. Part Two 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: Some Democracies in Their Working, United States; Australia; New Zealand; and Examination and criticism, Observations and General reflections on democracy. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing. Other volumes in this set are ISBN(s): 1417911727.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.
