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 ...
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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. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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