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Past and Present

Past and Present

Carlyle, Thomas

Paperback

General SociologyGeneral World HistoryBritish History

ISBN10: 1022933183
ISBN13: 9781022933187
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 262
Weight: 0.82
Height: 0.55 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

Thomas Carlyle's Past and Present offers a powerful social commentary on 19th-century Great Britain during the height of the Industrial Revolution. This meticulously prepared edition delves into the social conditions of the Victorian era, examining the stark contrasts between the idealized past and the pressing realities of the present.

Carlyle's work, rooted in historical analysis and sharp observation, explores themes of social reform and the societal impact of industrialization. A seminal work of social history, Past and Present provides valuable insights into the challenges and complexities of a rapidly changing world, revealing a society grappling with poverty, inequality, and the search for meaning in an age of unprecedented progress.

This edition presents Carlyle's enduring observations on British society, making it a vital resource for those interested in European history, social science, and the profound transformations of the 19th century. Explore the social fabric of a nation on the cusp of modernity through the eyes of a keen and influential observer.

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