02464cam a22003493u 4500 66901 UtSlPG 20260610134538.0 m cr n 260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 14010228 UtSlPG en iso639-1 CB Ferrero, Guglielmo, 1871-1942 Ancient Rome and Modern America; A Comparative Study of Morals and Manners Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2021 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2021-12-08 Turgut Dincer, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Ancient Rome and Modern America; A Comparative Study of Morals and Manners" by Guglielmo Ferrero is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work examines the differences and similarities between ancient Roman civilization and contemporary American society, particularly in terms of morals, manners, and the concept of progress. The author aims to explore how societal values have evolved and how they reflect broader human experiences across different periods. The opening of the text sets the stage for this comparative study by introducing the premise that understanding modern life in America requires insights from ancient civilizations. Ferrero discusses how the concept of progress is perceived differently across time and cultures, emphasizing the contradictions that arise when comparing the two societies. He argues against a simplistic judgment of progress or decline, suggesting that both ancient and modern times possess unique values and characteristics worthy of examination. Through the lens of his observations, Ferrero proposes that there is much to learn from ancient practices and beliefs, particularly how they relate to the complexities of contemporary life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Progress America -- Civilization Europe -- Civilization Justice, Administration of -- Rome https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66901 107723 107723