Democracy In The Old World And The New is a book written by William Foster Vesey Fitzgerald in 1884. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the development and evolution of democracy in Europe and America. Fitzgerald examines the historical, social, and political factors that contributed to the rise of democracy in these regions, and the challenges that they faced in establishing and maintaining democratic institutions.The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the history of democracy in Europe. Fitzgerald explores the development of democracy in ancient Greece and Rome, and the impact of the Enlightenment on the political landscape of Europe. He also discusses the French Revolution and the role it played in shaping modern democracy in Europe.The second part of the book focuses on the development of democracy in America. Fitzgerald examines the founding of the United States and the principles of democracy that were enshrined in its Constitution. He also discusses the challenges that America faced in establishing a truly democratic society, including issues of slavery and the struggle for civil rights.Throughout the book, Fitzgerald provides a nuanced and insightful analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of democratic systems, and the challenges that they face in the modern world. He also offers suggestions for how democratic societies can continue to evolve and adapt to changing circumstances.Overall, Democracy In The Old World And The New is a seminal work on the history and development of democracy, and remains relevant and insightful to this day.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.
