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Lord Acton And His Circle

Lord Acton And His Circle

Gasquet, Abbot

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Biographies GeneralHistorical FiguresPolitical Biographies

ISBN10: 1428613412
ISBN13: 9781428613416
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: May 26 2006
Pages: 468
Weight: 1.50
Height: 1.04 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Lord Acton and His Circle is a historical biography written by Abbot Gasquet. The book explores the life and legacy of John Emerich Edward Dalberg-Acton, also known as Lord Acton, a prominent historian and politician in the 19th century. The author delves into Acton's personal life, including his upbringing, education, and relationships with his family and friends. The book also covers Acton's professional career, including his work as a historian and editor of The Cambridge Modern History. Gasquet analyzes Acton's political and religious views, which were shaped by his Catholic faith and his belief in individual liberty. The author also examines the intellectual and cultural milieu of Acton's time, including his association with other prominent figures such as Gladstone, Newman, and Manning. Overall, Lord Acton and His Circle provides a comprehensive portrait of a complex and influential figure in 19th-century Europe.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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