Tocqueville was a staunch opponent of the [[French Revolution]] and later [[Socialist]] doctrines, and noted the similarities between the two. He also noted the similarities in the two ideologies, in particular, their contempt for private property.<ref>The state of society in France before the Revolution of 1789, ch. 18</ref>
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Tocqueville was a staunch opponent of the [[French Revolution]] and later [[Socialist]] doctrines, and noted the similarities between the two. He also noted the similarities in the two ideologies, in particular, their contempt for [[private property]].<ref>The state of society in France before the Revolution of 1789, ch. 18</ref>