Modern Democracies, vol. 1.
In this 2 volume work Bryce surveys modern democracies including France, Switzerland, and Canada in vol.1; and the US, Australia, New Zealand in vol. 2.
Modern Democracies, (New York: Macmillan, 1921). 2 vols. Vol. 1
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- Author: Viscount James Bryce
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Table of Contents
- PREFACE
- CONTENTS VOL. I
- ERRATA VOL. I
- PART I: CONSIDERATIONS APPLICABLE TO DEMOCRATIC GOVERNMENT IN GENERAL
- CHAPTER I: introductory
- CHAPTER II: the method of enquiry
- CHAPTER III: the definition of democracy
- CHAPTER IV: the historical evolution of democracy
- CHAPTER V: the theoretical foundations of democracy
- CHAPTER VI: liberty
- CHAPTER VII: equality
- CHAPTER VIII: democracy and education
- CHAPTER IX: democracy and religion
- CHAPTER X: the press in a democracy
- CHAPTER XI: party
- CHAPTER XII: local self-government
- CHAPTER XIII: traditions Moribus antiquis stat res Romana virisque
- CHAPTER XIV: the people
- CHAPTER XV: public opinion
- PART II: SOME DEMOCRACIES IN THEIR WORKING
- CHAPTER XVI: the republics of antiquity
- CHAPTER XVII: the republics of spanish america
- FRANCE
- CHAPTER XVIII: land and history
- The Antecedents and Development of Democeacy
- CHAPTER XIX: the frame of government: president and senate
- The President
- The Senate
- CHAPTER XX: the chamber of deputies
- CHAPTER XXI: cabinet ministers and local party organizations
- CHAPTER XXII: judicial and civil administration
- The Civil Service
- CHAPTER XXIII: local government
- CHAPTER XXIV: public opinion
- CHAPTER XXV: the tone of public life
- CHAPTER XXVI: what democracy has done for france
- SWITZERLAND
- CHAPTER XXVII: the people and their history
- Outline of Swiss History
- CHAPTER XXVIII: political institutions
- Local Government—The Commune
- The Cantons
- Government of the Confederation
- The Federal Constitution
- The Frame of National Government
- The Federal Legislature
- The Federal Executive
- The Federal Judiciary
- The Cantonal Judiciary
- The Civil Service and the Army
- Government and Administration in General
- CHAPTER XXIX: direct legislation by the people: referendum and initiative
- A. The Referendum
- B. The Initiative
- Working of the Initiative
- CHAPTER XXX: political parties
- Why Party is not a Strong Force
- Absence of “Professional Politicians”
- Character of the Members of Legislature
- CHAPTER XXXI: public opinion
- CHAPTER XXXII: concluding reflections on swiss political institutions
- CANADA1
- CHAPTER XXXII: the country and the frame of government
- CHAPTER XXXIV: the people and the parties
- CHAPTER XXXV: working of the government
- CHAPTER XXXVI: the action of public opinion
- CHAPTER XXXVII: general review of canadian politics
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