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This anthology is a thorough introduction to classic literature for those who have not yet experienced these literary masterworks. For those who have known and loved these works in the past, this is an invitation to reunite with old friends in a fresh new format. From Shakespeare's... Read Full Overview

The Idea of Progress is a book written by John Bagnell Bury, which explores the concept of progress in human history. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part examining the idea of progress in ancient and medieval times, and the second part exploring the idea in... Read Full Overview

The Idea of Progress by John Bagnell Bury is a philosophical and historical exploration of the concept of progress. Bury examines the idea of progress from its origins in ancient Greece to its modern-day manifestations. He explores the role of religion, science, and politics... Read Full Overview

John Bagnell Bury (1861-1927) was an Irish historian, classical scholar and philologist. He was Erasmus Smith's Professor of Modern History at Trinity College, Dublin from 1893-1902 before being Regis Professor of Modern History at Cambridge University from 1902 until his death... Read Full Overview

We may believe in the doctrine of Progress or we may not, but in either case it is a matter of interest to examine the origins and trace the history of what is now, even should it ultimately prove to be no more than an idolum saeculi, the animating and controlling idea of... Read Full Overview