The Living Past; a Sketch of Western Progress

By Francis Sydney Marvin

Book Overview

The Living Past: A Sketch of Western Progress is a historical book written by Francis Sydney Marvin and published in 1913. The book explores the progress of western civilization from ancient times to the early 20th century. The author presents a comprehensive overview of the development of western culture, science, technology, and philosophy. The book is divided into four parts, each covering a different period of history. The first part covers the ancient civilizations of Greece and Rome, while the second part discusses the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. The third part covers the Enlightenment and the Industrial Revolution, and the final part discusses the modern era up to the early 20th century. The author provides detailed descriptions of major historical events, key figures, and cultural and intellectual movements that shaped western civilization. The Living Past: A Sketch of Western Progress is an informative and engaging read for anyone interested in the history of western civilization.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165605511
• ISBN13: 9781165605514
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 302 Pages
• Weight: 0.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"