A masterful exploration of the ways in which people sought to lead fulfilling lives in early modern England. Keith Thomas, one of the foremost historians of our time, sheds light on the origins of modern human values and the many obstacles to their realization. He considers work, wealth, possessions, friendship, family, and sociability, as well as the cult of military prowess, the pursuit of honor and reputation, the nature of religious belief, and the desire to be posthumously remembered. The Ends of Life gives a fresh ...
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A masterful exploration of the ways in which people sought to lead fulfilling lives in early modern England. Keith Thomas, one of the foremost historians of our time, sheds light on the origins of modern human values and the many obstacles to their realization. He considers work, wealth, possessions, friendship, family, and sociability, as well as the cult of military prowess, the pursuit of honor and reputation, the nature of religious belief, and the desire to be posthumously remembered. The Ends of Life gives a fresh take on how people in early modern England sought to make the best of human existence.
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