
Part of: Sketches of the History of Man, 3 vols. Sketches of the History of Man, vol. 1
- James A. Harris (editor)
- Henry Home, Lord Kames (author)
Written late in his life, this 3 volume work deals with the idea of human progress. Vol. 1 deals with progress in property law, commerce, the treatment of women, and luxury. Vol. 2 deals with the development of states, government, and taxation. Vol. 3 deals with the progress of science.