History of Civilization in England, Vol. 1 of 3

"History of Civilization in England, Vol. 1 of 3" by Henry Thomas Buckle offers a view into the past through the lens of societal progress and the forces that shape it. This historical study seeks to understand how civilizations grow and change, mainly in England, by looking at how human thought and the natural world combine. Buckle lays out his plan for studying history as something governed by knowable laws, both in the human mind and the physical environment, pointing out the tools and ways historians should use to understand the past right. He stresses how crucial it is for any historian to understand science, setting the scene for a discussion on what creates civilized life.