Originally published in 1908, this book presents the content of the Henry Sidgwick Memorial Lecture for that year, which was delivered by former Prime Minister Arthur James Balfour at Newnham College, Cambridge. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in perspectives on the nature of decadence and historical progress.

This book presents the Henry Sidgwick Memorial Lecture for 1908, delivered by former Prime Minister Arthur James Balfour at Newnham College, Cambridge.