Publisher's Synopsis
The American Commonwealth is a comprehensive analysis of the political system of the United States, written by James Bryce and first published in 1888. The book examines the institutions and practices of American democracy, including the Constitution, the Presidency, Congress, the judiciary, political parties, and federalism. Bryce, a British historian and politician, offers a comparative perspective on American politics and compares it to other democratic systems around the world. The book is divided into two parts: the first focuses on the historical development of American democracy, while the second analyzes the contemporary political landscape in the late 19th century. Bryce's work is considered a classic in the field of political science and is still widely read and cited today. The 1906 edition includes revisions and updates to the original text.With A Historical Appendix.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.
