This is the first book to explore how pessimism could be the psychological basis for the Victorians' progressive conception of history. Throughout, von Arx skillfully interweaves threads of religion, politics, and history, showing how ideas in one sphere cannot be understood without reference to the others.
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This is the first book to explore how pessimism could be the psychological basis for the Victorians' progressive conception of history. Throughout, von Arx skillfully interweaves threads of religion, politics, and history, showing how ideas in one sphere cannot be understood without reference to the others.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 650grams, ISBN: 0674713753.
Add this copy of Progress and Pessimism: Religion, Politics and History to cart. $45.19, good condition, Sold by BARNABY rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Oxford, OXFORDSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1985 by Harvard University Press.
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Good Condition. Dust jacket complete, but shows signs of wear, with rubbing, creasing and a few closed tears at edges. Internally, clean and bright, with unmarked and uncreased pages. Binding is tight, spine fully intact. A good used copy with no major defects. Size: 24.8 x 16.5 x 2.4 cm. x, 233 pp. Category: Lecky, William Edward Hartpole, 1838-1903; Froude, James Anthony, 1818-1894; Great Britain; Historiography; Pessimism; Progress; Morley, John, 1838-1923; England; 14.16; ISBN: 0674713753. Add. Inventory No: 220330QNSW019030.
Add this copy of Progress and Pessimism: Religion, Politics, and History to cart. $79.20, new condition, Sold by GridFreed rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from North Las Vegas, NV, UNITED STATES, published 1985 by Harvard University Press.
