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Keith Thomas
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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher
Oxford Univ Pr
Publication date
April 29, 2010
Pages
393
Binding
Paperback
Book category
Adult Non-Fiction
ISBN-13
9780199580835
ISBN-10
0199580839
Dimensions
1.50 by 6.25 by 9.25 in.
Weight
1.40 lbs.
Published in
Great Britain
Original list price
$24.95
Other format details
university press
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Summaries and Reviews
Amazon.com description: Product Description: Hailed as "immediately and universally recognized as indispensable" (TLS) and "compellingly readable, richly researched, fascinatingly detailed, delightfully written" (LRB), here is a masterful exploration of the ways in which people sought to lead fulfilling lives, illuminating the central values of early modern England, while casting incidental light on some of the perennial problems of human existence. 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. The Ends of Life offers a fresh approach to the history of early modern England, providing modern readers with much food for thought on the problem of how we should live and what goals in life we should pursue.
Editions
Hardcover
from Oxford Univ Pr (May 15, 2009)
9780199247233 | details & prices | 393 pages | 6.50 × 9.50 × 1.50 in. | 1.75 lbs | List price $45.00
Paperback
The price comparison is for this edition
from Oxford Univ Pr (April 29, 2010)
9780199580835 | details & prices | 393 pages | 6.25 × 9.25 × 1.50 in. | 1.40 lbs | List price $24.95
About: Hailed as "immediately and universally recognized as indispensable" (TLS) and "compellingly readable, richly researched, fascinatingly detailed, delightfully written" (LRB), here is a masterful exploration of the ways in which people sought to lead fulfilling lives, illuminating the central values of early modern England, while casting incidental light on some of the perennial problems of human existence.
About: Hailed as "immediately and universally recognized as indispensable" (TLS) and "compellingly readable, richly researched, fascinatingly detailed, delightfully written" (LRB), here is a masterful exploration of the ways in which people sought to lead fulfilling lives, illuminating the central values of early modern England, while casting incidental light on some of the perennial problems of human existence.
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