John Emerich Edward Dalberg Acton Acton
John Emerich Edward Dalberg-Acton, 1st Baron Acton, 13th Marquess of Groppoli,, better known as Lord Acton, was an English Catholic historian, politician, and writer. A strong advocate for individual liberty, Acton is best known for his timeless observation on the dangers of concentrated authority. In an 1887 letter to an Anglican bishop, he famously wrote, "Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely," underscoring his belief that unchecked power poses the greatest threat to human freedom. His works consistently emphasized the importance of limiting governmental and institutional power in favor of individual rights and personal liberty.
The History of Freedom, and Other Essays
"The History of Freedom and Other Essays" by John Emerich Edward Dalberg-Acton is a collection of historical essays written in the early 20th century....
By John Emerich Edward Dalberg Acton Acton
A Lecture on the Study of History
"A Lecture on the Study of History" by Lord Acton is a scholarly work delivered as a lecture in the late 19th century. The text focuses on the princip...
By John Emerich Edward Dalberg Acton Acton
Lectures on Modern history
"Lectures on Modern History" by Lord Acton is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work comprises a series of lectures that del...
By John Emerich Edward Dalberg Acton Acton
Letters of Lord Acton to Mary, Daughter of the Right Hon. W. E. Gladstone
"Letters of Lord Acton to Mary, Daughter of the Right Hon. W. E. Gladstone" by Acton is a collection of personal correspondence written in the late 19...
By John Emerich Edward Dalberg Acton Acton
Lectures on the French Revolution
"Lectures on the French Revolution" by John Emerich Edward Dalberg Acton is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work is a coll...
By John Emerich Edward Dalberg Acton Acton