Episodes

  • 028 - Preface Version 2

    028 - Preface Version 2
    Feb 9 2026
    Dive into a thoughtful and philosophical exploration of the French Revolution and the intricacies of the Old Regime. In this profound work, Alexis de Tocqueville meticulously captures the essence of French political society under the monarchy, revealing the true sources of power and their impact on the daily lives of individuals. He examines the conditions of various social classes, including the nobility, clergy, middle class, common people, and peasantry, highlighting what set France apart from its European neighbors and why a revolution was not just likely, but inevitable. The insights presented are based on previously unpublished manuscript records from the old intendants offices and the Council of State, illustrating the depth of research that Tocqueville undertook, with some chapters taking him an entire year to complete. Tocquevilles preface acknowledges the emotional weight of his subject matter, as he reflects on the society of the Old Regime while remaining acutely aware of the contemporary issues of his time. The work is rich with pointed critiques of the Empire and Napoleon, offering sharp satire and compelling arguments against the prevailing powers. – Summary by Harper & Brothers, Publishers
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    22 mins
  • 027 - Appendix

    027 - Appendix
    Feb 9 2026
    Dive into a thoughtful and philosophical exploration of the French Revolution and the intricacies of the Old Regime. In this profound work, Alexis de Tocqueville meticulously captures the essence of French political society under the monarchy, revealing the true sources of power and their impact on the daily lives of individuals. He examines the conditions of various social classes, including the nobility, clergy, middle class, common people, and peasantry, highlighting what set France apart from its European neighbors and why a revolution was not just likely, but inevitable. The insights presented are based on previously unpublished manuscript records from the old intendants offices and the Council of State, illustrating the depth of research that Tocqueville undertook, with some chapters taking him an entire year to complete. Tocquevilles preface acknowledges the emotional weight of his subject matter, as he reflects on the society of the Old Regime while remaining acutely aware of the contemporary issues of his time. The work is rich with pointed critiques of the Empire and Napoleon, offering sharp satire and compelling arguments against the prevailing powers. – Summary by Harper & Brothers, Publishers
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    20 mins
  • 026 - How the Revolution sprang spontaneously out of the preceding Facts

    026 - How the Revolution sprang spontaneously out of the preceding Facts
    Feb 9 2026
    Dive into a thoughtful and philosophical exploration of the French Revolution and the intricacies of the Old Regime. In this profound work, Alexis de Tocqueville meticulously captures the essence of French political society under the monarchy, revealing the true sources of power and their impact on the daily lives of individuals. He examines the conditions of various social classes, including the nobility, clergy, middle class, common people, and peasantry, highlighting what set France apart from its European neighbors and why a revolution was not just likely, but inevitable. The insights presented are based on previously unpublished manuscript records from the old intendants offices and the Council of State, illustrating the depth of research that Tocqueville undertook, with some chapters taking him an entire year to complete. Tocquevilles preface acknowledges the emotional weight of his subject matter, as he reflects on the society of the Old Regime while remaining acutely aware of the contemporary issues of his time. The work is rich with pointed critiques of the Empire and Napoleon, offering sharp satire and compelling arguments against the prevailing powers. – Summary by Harper & Brothers, Publishers
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    14 mins
  • 025 - How great administrative Changes had preceded the political Revolution and of the Consequences there

    025 - How great administrative Changes had preceded the political Revolution and of the Consequences there
    Feb 9 2026
    Dive into a thoughtful and philosophical exploration of the French Revolution and the intricacies of the Old Regime. In this profound work, Alexis de Tocqueville meticulously captures the essence of French political society under the monarchy, revealing the true sources of power and their impact on the daily lives of individuals. He examines the conditions of various social classes, including the nobility, clergy, middle class, common people, and peasantry, highlighting what set France apart from its European neighbors and why a revolution was not just likely, but inevitable. The insights presented are based on previously unpublished manuscript records from the old intendants offices and the Council of State, illustrating the depth of research that Tocqueville undertook, with some chapters taking him an entire year to complete. Tocquevilles preface acknowledges the emotional weight of his subject matter, as he reflects on the society of the Old Regime while remaining acutely aware of the contemporary issues of his time. The work is rich with pointed critiques of the Empire and Napoleon, offering sharp satire and compelling arguments against the prevailing powers. – Summary by Harper & Brothers, Publishers
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    18 mins
  • 024 - Of certain Practices by means of which the Government completed the revolutionary Education of the P

    024 - Of certain Practices by means of which the Government completed the revolutionary Education of the P
    Feb 9 2026
    Dive into a thoughtful and philosophical exploration of the French Revolution and the intricacies of the Old Regime. In this profound work, Alexis de Tocqueville meticulously captures the essence of French political society under the monarchy, revealing the true sources of power and their impact on the daily lives of individuals. He examines the conditions of various social classes, including the nobility, clergy, middle class, common people, and peasantry, highlighting what set France apart from its European neighbors and why a revolution was not just likely, but inevitable. The insights presented are based on previously unpublished manuscript records from the old intendants offices and the Council of State, illustrating the depth of research that Tocqueville undertook, with some chapters taking him an entire year to complete. Tocquevilles preface acknowledges the emotional weight of his subject matter, as he reflects on the society of the Old Regime while remaining acutely aware of the contemporary issues of his time. The work is rich with pointed critiques of the Empire and Napoleon, offering sharp satire and compelling arguments against the prevailing powers. – Summary by Harper & Brothers, Publishers
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    9 mins
  • 023 - How Attempts to relieve the People provoked Rebellion

    023 - How Attempts to relieve the People provoked Rebellion
    Feb 9 2026
    Dive into a thoughtful and philosophical exploration of the French Revolution and the intricacies of the Old Regime. In this profound work, Alexis de Tocqueville meticulously captures the essence of French political society under the monarchy, revealing the true sources of power and their impact on the daily lives of individuals. He examines the conditions of various social classes, including the nobility, clergy, middle class, common people, and peasantry, highlighting what set France apart from its European neighbors and why a revolution was not just likely, but inevitable. The insights presented are based on previously unpublished manuscript records from the old intendants offices and the Council of State, illustrating the depth of research that Tocqueville undertook, with some chapters taking him an entire year to complete. Tocquevilles preface acknowledges the emotional weight of his subject matter, as he reflects on the society of the Old Regime while remaining acutely aware of the contemporary issues of his time. The work is rich with pointed critiques of the Empire and Napoleon, offering sharp satire and compelling arguments against the prevailing powers. – Summary by Harper & Brothers, Publishers
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    14 mins
  • 022 - That the Reign of Louis XVI was the most prosperous Era of the old Monarchy and how that Prosperity

    022 - That the Reign of Louis XVI was the most prosperous Era of the old Monarchy and how that Prosperity
    Feb 9 2026
    Dive into a thoughtful and philosophical exploration of the French Revolution and the intricacies of the Old Regime. In this profound work, Alexis de Tocqueville meticulously captures the essence of French political society under the monarchy, revealing the true sources of power and their impact on the daily lives of individuals. He examines the conditions of various social classes, including the nobility, clergy, middle class, common people, and peasantry, highlighting what set France apart from its European neighbors and why a revolution was not just likely, but inevitable. The insights presented are based on previously unpublished manuscript records from the old intendants offices and the Council of State, illustrating the depth of research that Tocqueville undertook, with some chapters taking him an entire year to complete. Tocquevilles preface acknowledges the emotional weight of his subject matter, as he reflects on the society of the Old Regime while remaining acutely aware of the contemporary issues of his time. The work is rich with pointed critiques of the Empire and Napoleon, offering sharp satire and compelling arguments against the prevailing powers. – Summary by Harper & Brothers, Publishers
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    19 mins
  • 021 - How the French sought Reforms before Liberties

    021 - How the French sought Reforms before Liberties
    Feb 9 2026
    Dive into a thoughtful and philosophical exploration of the French Revolution and the intricacies of the Old Regime. In this profound work, Alexis de Tocqueville meticulously captures the essence of French political society under the monarchy, revealing the true sources of power and their impact on the daily lives of individuals. He examines the conditions of various social classes, including the nobility, clergy, middle class, common people, and peasantry, highlighting what set France apart from its European neighbors and why a revolution was not just likely, but inevitable. The insights presented are based on previously unpublished manuscript records from the old intendants offices and the Council of State, illustrating the depth of research that Tocqueville undertook, with some chapters taking him an entire year to complete. Tocquevilles preface acknowledges the emotional weight of his subject matter, as he reflects on the society of the Old Regime while remaining acutely aware of the contemporary issues of his time. The work is rich with pointed critiques of the Empire and Napoleon, offering sharp satire and compelling arguments against the prevailing powers. – Summary by Harper & Brothers, Publishers
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    21 mins