<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>In 1873, John Stuart Stuart-Glennie elaborated a theory of 'the moral revolution' to characterize the historical shift from roughly 600 BCE in a variety of civilizations, as part of a critical theory of history. This book brings light to the now eclipsed theory and offers new contexts and understandings of the phenomenon.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>'Halton has creatively introduced a new voice into the current pursuit of the 'axial age, ' so thoroughly that readers who will never see Stuart-Glennie's rare books leave Halton's analysis with a clear understanding of what until now has been missing from the record. Intellectual historians are always on the look-out for fresh, previously overlooked material to reanimate. Halton has thus resurrected Stuart-Glennie with dedication and skill."</p> <p>- Alan Sica, Professor of Sociology, Pennsylvania State University, USA.</p><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Eugene Halton is Professor in the Deptartment of Sociology and the Deptarment of American Studies at the University of Notre Dame, USA.