Publication Announcement: The Man Who Understood Democracy — The Life of Alexis de Tocqueville by Oliver Zunz

Book cover for "The Man Who Understood Democracy: The Life of Alexis de Tocqueville" by Olivier Zunz, featuring a partial portrait of Alexis de Tocqueville in formal attire, reflecting his profound influence on democracy.

Oliver Zunz, alumni fellow (1973-76), James Madison Professor Emeritus of History at the University of Virginia, published a definitive biography of the French aristocrat who became one of democracy’s greatest champions entitled The Man Who Understood Democracy: The Life of Alexis de Tocqueville (Princeton University Press). Read more about this publication.