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Acton on History presents a selection of essays, reviews, and letters by Lord Acton, one of the most significant historians and political thinkers of the 19th century. Edited by Lionel Kochan, this collection provides invaluable insight into Acton's profound understanding of history and its relationship to liberty, morality, and political power. The writings explore a range of topics, reflecting Acton's deep engagement with European history and his unwavering commitment to intellectual rigor. His perspectives on the history of freedom and the dangers of absolute power remain strikingly relevant, offering important lessons for understanding contemporary political challenges. A must-read for students and scholars of history, political science, and intellectual history, Acton on History showcases the enduring legacy of a towering figure in historical thought. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and