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The Ends of Life

Roads to Fulfilment in Early Modern England

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Keith Thomas, one of the foremost historians of our time, sheds light on the origins of the modern ideal of human fulfillment and explores the many obstacles to its realization, looking at work, wealth, possessions friendship, family, and sociability. The book looks at the cult of military prowess, the pursuit of honor and reputation, the nature of religious belief, and the desire to be posthumously remembered. --from publisher description

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The Ends of Life, Keith Thomas

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Título
The Ends of Life
Subtítulo
Roads to Fulfilment in Early Modern England
Idioma
Inglés
Publicado en
2009
Formato
Tapa dura
Páginas
393
ISBN10
0199247234
ISBN13
9780199247233
Serie
Calificación
4,05 de 5
Descripción
Keith Thomas, one of the foremost historians of our time, sheds light on the origins of the modern ideal of human fulfillment and explores the many obstacles to its realization, looking at work, wealth, possessions friendship, family, and sociability. The book looks at the cult of military prowess, the pursuit of honor and reputation, the nature of religious belief, and the desire to be posthumously remembered. --from publisher description