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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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- Released
- 2009
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- Title
- The Ends of Life
- Subtitle
- Roads to Fulfilment in Early Modern England
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Keith Thomas
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Released
- 2009
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 393
- ISBN10
- 0199247234
- ISBN13
- 9780199247233
- Series
- Rating
- 4.05 out of 5
- Description
- 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