The Elements of Style, The History of Civilisation in Scotland and The Decline of the West (Complete), An Inquiry Into the Permanent Causes of the Decline and Fall of Powerful and Wealthy Nations, Reflections on the Decline of Science in England and on Some of Its Causes, The Decline and Fall of Whist: An Old Fashioned View of New Fangled Play, The Duchess of Wrexe, Her Decline and Death; A Romantic Commentary

In every stage of a nation’s career from barbarism to civilisation, there are many conditions involved. The underlying causes of progress in the early stages being so remote and varied that they often elude investigation; still, if some of the salient points of the process can be reached, the social phenomena may be partially realised: if the surrounding circumstances of early tribes can be ascertained, patient research may elicit valuable results. It is exceedingly interesting to search for the causes and the influences which have operated upon the life of our early ancestors in their many struggles. To trace the light of consciousness dawning, and experience slowly becoming more effective, gradually dispelling the mists of far-gone ages—the spirits, myths, and legends, which enveloped the minds and affected the thoughts and emotions of our early kindred—till the flickering rays of intelligence ascended the horizon, and the shadows and myths receded, step by step into the background. Yet the many retarding influences and circumstances constantly recurring, and the difficulties and obstacles encountered at every turn, were only slowly overcome by the persistent energy of man. As…

Издательство

Library of Alexandria

Год

2020

Страниц

59

Язык

английский

ISBN

9781465509123