What Is Democracy? (1918)

""What Is Democracy?"" is a book written by Liberty Hyde Bailey and published in 1918. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the concept of democracy, its origins, and its current state. Bailey explores the historical evolution of democracy and its various forms, including direct democracy, representative democracy, and constitutional democracy. He also discusses the challenges and limitations of democracy, such as the role of money in politics and the potential for majority tyranny. Throughout the book, Bailey emphasizes the importance of civic engagement and the need for a well-informed and active citizenry to sustain a healthy democracy. ""What Is Democracy?"" is a thought-provoking and timely work that continues to resonate with readers today.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.