# Idea of Progress An Inquiry into Its Origin and Growth - John Bagnell Bury

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Podcast: [The Ambassadors](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-ambassadors-7032241)
Published: 2026-07-27T18:09:02+00:00
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## Resource

John Bagnell Bury's "The Idea of Progress" offers a profound exploration of the historical development of the concepts of political and social progress, tracing their roots from classical antiquity through the influential writings of the sixteenth to nineteenth centuries. As a Regius Professor of Modern History at Cambridge, Bury meticulously assesses how perceptions of progress have evolved over time, prompting listeners to reflect on the implications of these ideas in our contemporary world. The themes of historical interpretation and the quest for societal advancement remain relevant today, encouraging us to consider how our understanding of progress shapes our current and future trajectories.

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