The book "A History of European Morals from Octavian to Charlemagne (Volume 1 of 2)" by William Edward Hartpole Leckie is a balanced and in-depth analysis of the development of moral values in Europe during the period from the Roman Empire to the Carolingian dynasty. The author examines the influence of religion, philosophy, politics and culture on the formation of moral ideas of society. With each page, the reader deepens his understanding of the evolution of moral norms, allowing for a better understanding of contemporary moral debates and challenges. Using a wide range of sources and a fundamental approach to research, Leckie has produced an important and influential work that remains relevant and interesting to today's readers.