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Lifetime: 1838 - 1875 Passed: ≈ 149 years ago

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William Winwood Reade

William Winwood Reade was a British historian, explorer, novelist and philosopher. His two best-known books, the universal history The Martyrdom of Man and the novel The Outcast, were included in the Thinker's Library. Reade published one novel under the pseudonym Francesco Abati.

Books by William Winwood Reade

Martyrdom of Man

History Philosophy Non-Fiction

History War Evolution Religion Civilization Progress Liberty Social Development Humanity Philosophy Intellect Cosmology

The Martyrdom of Man, written by William Winwood Reade in 1872, is a comprehensive and expansive work exploring the history of humanity from a secular, universal perspective. Reade charts the evolution of civilization through four primary stages: "Wa...

Outcast

Fiction Philosophy Drama Novel Religion

Family Love Morality Truth Evolution Religion Sacrifice Faith Science Conscience Belief Doubt

The Outcast follows an anonymous letter writer grappling with the seismic shift in understanding the world brought about by the scientific discoveries of the 19th century. His deeply held religious beliefs are challenged by the new theories of evolu...