The book ""Letters of Lord Acton to Mary, Daughter of the Right Honorable W. E. Gladstone"" is a collection of personal letters written by John Emerich Edward Dalberg Acton, also known as Lord Acton, to Mary Gladstone, the daughter of the former British Prime Minister William Ewart Gladstone. The letters were written between 1874 and 1883 and cover a wide range of topics including politics, religion, history, and literature.Lord Acton was a prominent historian and politician of the 19th century who was known for his liberal ...
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The book ""Letters of Lord Acton to Mary, Daughter of the Right Honorable W. E. Gladstone"" is a collection of personal letters written by John Emerich Edward Dalberg Acton, also known as Lord Acton, to Mary Gladstone, the daughter of the former British Prime Minister William Ewart Gladstone. The letters were written between 1874 and 1883 and cover a wide range of topics including politics, religion, history, and literature.Lord Acton was a prominent historian and politician of the 19th century who was known for his liberal views and strong opposition to authoritarianism. Mary Gladstone, on the other hand, was an accomplished scholar and intellectual who shared many of Acton's interests.The letters in this book provide a fascinating insight into the intellectual and political world of the late 19th century. They reveal the close friendship between Acton and Gladstone, as well as their shared passion for learning and intellectual debate. The letters also shed light on some of the key issues of the time, such as the role of religion in politics, the nature of democracy, and the relationship between the individual and the state.Overall, ""Letters of Lord Acton to Mary, Daughter of the Right Honorable W. E. Gladstone"" is a valuable historical document that offers a unique perspective on the intellectual and political landscape of the late 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of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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