Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 61, No. 379, May, 1847   By: Various

Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 61, No. 379, May, 1847 is a collection of diverse and thought-provoking articles that cover a wide range of topics. From political commentary to literary criticism, this magazine offers a stimulating read for those interested in the events and ideas of the mid-19th century.

The writing is engaging and informative, with each article providing fresh insights and perspectives on its subject matter. One standout piece is a discussion of recent developments in the field of science, which is both enlightening and accessible to a general audience.

Overall, Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 61, No. 379, May, 1847 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in history, literature, or politics. Its blend of scholarship and entertainment makes it a worthwhile addition to any reader's collection.

First Page:

M. De Tocqueville is one of the greatest, perhaps the very greatest, of the political philosophers of the present day. Alone of all his contemporaries, his best works will bear a comparison with those of Machiavelli and Bacon. Less caustic and condensed than Tacitus, less imaginative and eloquent than Burke, he possesses the calm judgment, the discriminating eye, and the just reflection, which have immortalised the Florentine statesman and the English philosopher. Born and bred in the midst of the vehement strife of parties in his own country, placed midway, as it were, between the ruins of feudal and the reconstruction of modern society in France, he has surveyed the contest with an impartial gaze. He has brought to the examination of republican institutions in the United States, the eye of calm reason and the powers of philosophic reflection. The war cries, the illusions, the associations of neither party have been able to disturb his steady mind. Though a man of rank, descended, as his name indicates, of an ancient family, he is not bigoted in favour of the old régime; though belonging to a profession where strenuous efforts can alone ensure success, he is not blind to the dangers of the new order of things... Continue reading book >>