The American Commonwealth (1906)

The American Commonwealth is a comprehensive study of the political and social systems of the United States, written by James Bryce in 1906. The book analyzes the American government, legal system, and society, as well as the country's history and culture. Bryce, a British historian and politician, offers a comparative analysis of the American and European political systems, highlighting the unique features of American democracy. The book is divided into two parts, the first focusing on the political system and the second on social and cultural aspects of American life. Bryce's analysis includes discussions of the Constitution, the presidency, Congress, political parties, and the judiciary, as well as the role of religion, education, and race in American society. The American Commonwealth is considered a classic work on American politics and has been influential in shaping the understanding of American democracy both in the United States and abroad.With A Historical Appendix.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.