We the Fallen People

What is the nature of American democracy and our relationship to it? In We the Fallen People, historian Robert Tracy McKenzie examines the ideas of human nature embedded in American democratic thought, exploring how perceptions of human virtue have shaped the nation’s constitutional design and political evolution. Through analysis of the Founders, the Jacksonian era, and Tocqueville’s insights, the book encourages reflection on the strengths and vulnerabilities of democracy and the importance of understanding ourselves to ensure its survival.