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Past and Present

Past and Present

by Thomas Carlyle

This book examines the condition of England, contrasting the nation's immense wealth and productive capacity with the widespread poverty and idleness of its workforce. It highlights the paradox of a land full of abundance where millions of capable workers are impoverished and confined to workhouses.

Language
English
License
Public Domain
Originally published
1843
Latest release
Jul 28, 2026
Pages
383
Format
6 × 9 in (152 × 229 mm)
Book type
Paperback nonfiction
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Table of Contents

  1. BOOK I.
  2. CHAPTER I.
  3. CHAPTER II.
  4. CHAPTER III.
  5. CHAPTER IV.
  6. CHAPTER V.
  7. CHAPTER VI.
  8. BOOK II.
  9. CHAPTER I.
  10. CHAPTER II.
  11. CHAPTER III.
  12. CHAPTER IV.
  13. CHAPTER V.
  14. CHAPTER VI.
  15. CHAPTER VII.
  16. CHAPTER VIII.
  17. CHAPTER IX.
  18. CHAPTER X.
  19. CHAPTER XI.
  20. CHAPTER XII.
  21. CHAPTER XIII.
  22. CHAPTER XIV.
  23. CHAPTER XV.
  24. CHAPTER XVI.
  25. CHAPTER XVII.
  26. BOOK III.
  27. CHAPTER I.
  28. CHAPTER II.
  29. CHAPTER III.
  30. CHAPTER IV.
  31. CHAPTER V.
  32. CHAPTER VI.
  33. CHAPTER VII.
  34. CHAPTER VIII.
  35. CHAPTER IX.
  36. CHAPTER X.
  37. CHAPTER XI
  38. CHAPTER XII.
  39. CHAPTER XIII.
  40. CHAPTER XIV.
  41. CHAPTER XV.
  42. BOOK IV.
  43. CHAPTER I.
  44. CHAPTER II.
  45. CHAPTER III.
  46. CHAPTER IV.
  47. CHAPTER V.
  48. CHAPTER VI.
  49. CHAPTER VII.
  50. CHAPTER VIII.
  51. SUMMARY.
  52. INDEX.
  53. Notes