On Heroes, Hero-Worship, & the Heroic in History: Six Lectures; Reported, With Emendations and Additions (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781020400322)

In this landmark series of lectures, renowned Scottish essayist Thomas Carlyle explores the concept of heroism and its essential role in shaping world history. Drawing on examples ranging from Napoleon to Shakespeare, Carlyle offers a penetrating and challenging meditation on the nature of greatness and its political, religious, and artistic dimensions. Comprehensive annotations and references enhance the value of this classic work for contemporary readers.

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