Past and Present

""Past and Present"" is a historical and philosophical work written by Thomas Carlyle. The book is divided into two parts: the first part explores the historical conditions of the early Middle Ages in England, while the second part examines the social and economic changes of the 19th century. Carlyle argues that the problems of the present are rooted in the loss of spiritual and moral values that characterized the medieval period. He critiques the industrialization and materialism of his time, and advocates for a return to the values of the past. The book is written in Carlyle's characteristic style, which is characterized by its poetic language, rhetorical flourishes, and idiosyncratic use of punctuation. Overall, ""Past and Present"" is a thought-provoking exploration of history, society, and morality, and remains a significant work in the canon of 19th-century literature.1909. Should humanity look backward to the past and try to recover the notion of goodness that seems to be lost or should humanity look forward and to the present to create a new enlightenment and spiritual prosperity? These are the mighty questions this book answers.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.