"This Dover edition, first published in 2002, is an unabridged republication of the 1962 Harper & Row paperback reprint of their original 1957 edition." Bibliographical references: p. 253-274.
Contents:
Agrarian society and leadership -- The gospel of work and the aristocracy of trade -- Non-English elements and their influence -- Diversity of religions -- Zeal for education -- Books, libraries, and learning -- Literary production: North and South -- Drama, music, and other diversions -- Architecture and the decorative arts -- Scientific interest and observation -- The press and communications.
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