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The Ends of Life: Roads to Fulfillment in Early Modern England

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The Ends of Life: Roads to Fulfillment in Early Modern England - Thomas, Keith, President
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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 ...

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The Ends of Life: Roads to Fulfillment in Early Modern England 2010, Oxford University Press, USA, Oxford, England

ISBN-13: 9780199580835

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The Ends of Life: Roads to Fulfillment in Early Modern England 2009, Oxford University Press, USA, Oxford, England

ISBN-13: 9780199247233

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