Essays On Freedom And Power (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258283315)

Essays On Freedom And Power is a collection of essays written by John Emerich Edward Dalberg-Acton, a prominent historian, politician, and philosopher of the 19th century. The book contains a selection of his most influential essays on the topics of freedom, power, and politics. The essays explore the relationship between individual freedom and political power, and the ways in which power can be used to restrict freedom. Dalberg-Acton argues that freedom is essential for human flourishing, and that political power must be limited in order to protect individual liberty. The book includes essays on a wide range of topics, including the history of liberty, the role of religion in politics, the dangers of centralized power, and the importance of free speech. The essays are written in a clear and accessible style, and provide valuable insights into the nature of freedom and power in modern society. Overall, Essays On Freedom And Power is a thought-provoking and insightful collection of essays that will appeal to anyone interested in the relationship between politics and individual liberty.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.

Author: John Emerich Edward Dalberg-Acton
ISBN-10: 125828331X
ISBN-13: 9781258283315
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 04/14/2012
Pages: 518
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.89lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.13d