





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...


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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...



"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 western...
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"The Idea of Progress" by J. B. Bury explores the historical development of the concept of progress, tracing its origins and growth within Western civilization. Bury argues that the idea of progress, which suggests that human civilization is moving in a desirable direction, is...



