Thomas Carlyle was a prominent Scottish philosopher, historian, and author during the Victorian era. Carlyle is also considered to be one of the greatest social critics of his time.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

" In keeping with the Norman and Charlotte Strouse Edition of the Writings of Thomas Carlyle, these essays are accompanied by a thorough historical introduction to the material, extensive notes providing historical and cultural context ...

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1904 Edition.