Carlyle, Thomas
Latter-Day Pamphlets
- ISBN 13:
- 9780692202401
- author:
- Carlyle, Thomas
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Adp Gauntlet
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 420
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 2.4 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, Europe, Great Britain,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Latter-Day Pamphlets by Thomas Carlyle is a collection of essays that represent the core of his vehement attack on the social problems of his day. Published in 1850, these pamphlets contain some of Carlyle's most provocative and influential ideas about democracy, capitalism, and the role of government. This edition includes all seven pamphlets, providing a comprehensive view of Carlyle's thought and its significance. The essays are known for their challenging nature, which has led to them being considered a turning point in Carlyle's career. Despite this, they remain an important contribution to the discussion of politics, economics, and society. By reading these pamphlets, you will gain insight into Carlyle's critical views on the social issues of his time, including the effects of capitalist economics and the limitations of democratic principles.