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Past and Present

Past and Present

Carlyle, Thomas

Hardcover

General Political ScienceGeneral SociologyBritish History

ISBN10: 1023127938
ISBN13: 9781023127936
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 278
Weight: 1.25
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

In Past and Present, Thomas Carlyle delivers a potent social commentary on 19th century England during the height of the Industrial Revolution. Part of Carlyle's collected works, this volume explores the stark contrasts between idealized medieval society and the grim realities of Victorian era social conditions. Through insightful observations, Carlyle examines the class structure and advocates for social reform in response to the challenges of industrialization. His analysis of Great Britain's social landscape provides a powerful critique of the era's inequalities and the spiritual impoverishment he perceived within its burgeoning capitalist system. A significant work in the fields of history, sociology, and political thought, Past and Present remains a relevant exploration of societal values and the human condition. This meticulously prepared print edition offers readers the opportunity to engage with Carlyle's enduring perspective on the enduring questions of social organization and moral responsibility.

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