num_pages: 558
description: "Liberty . . . is itself the highest political end." The unifying theme of these essays is Lord Acton's concept of liberty. Included are his two famous essays on the history of freedom ("The History of Freedom in Antiquity" and "The History of Freedom in Christianity") as are writings on the tradition of liberty in England, America, and Europe.
language: English
title: Selected Writings: Essays in the History of Liberty
titlecomplete: Selected Writings: Essays in the History of Liberty
genres: History, Philosophy
ratings_count: 22
publisher: Liberty Fund