De la Democratie en Amerique, Democracy in America by Alexis De Tocqueville. Published by Librairie de Charles Gosselin, Paris, 1835. Vol. II of two only. In French. First edition in rare original paper wrappers. Democracy in America is a classic work examining the democratic revolution and Western living standards by Alexis de Tocquville, 1805 to 1859, a French aristocrat, diplomat, and political philosopher. The book was published after the authors travels in the United States and is today considered an early work of sociology and political science. Antiquarian Librarian Books For Collectors.