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The Martyrdom of Man by Winwood Reade is a bold and ambitious work of 19th-century historical philosophy that presents a sweeping narrative of human progress, from ancient times to the modern age. First published in 1872, the book explores the development of civilization through the lenses of war, religion, liberty, and science.
Reade challenges traditional religious interpretations of history and instead promotes a secular, humanist view of mankind’s advancement. His writing champions reason, scientific inquiry, and intellectual freedom, while sharply criticizing superstition, tyranny, and the abuses of power.
Provocative in its time and still influential today, The Martyrdom of Man was admired by thinkers like H.G. Wells and Cecil Rhodes. It remains a powerful reflection on the human condition and our ongoing struggle for knowledge and justice.
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