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100 1 _aActon, John Emerich Edward Dalberg Acton, Baron,
_d1834-1902
245 1 0 _aLetters of Lord Acton to Mary, Daughter of the Right Hon. W. E. Gladstone
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
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500 _aRelease date is 2011-12-04
508 _aProduced by Al Haines
520 _a"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 19th century. This volume presents a fascinating look into the thoughts and reflections of Lord Acton, an eminent historian and liberal thinker, during his correspondence with Mary Gladstone, the daughter of notable statesman W. E. Gladstone. The letters cover a range of topics, reflecting Acton's insights into politics, history, and moral philosophy, as well as the friendship he shared with the Gladstone family. The opening of this collection introduces Lord Acton and sets the context for these letters, highlighting his deep intellectual engagement and the significance of the correspondence to both him and Mary Gladstone. An introductory memoir provides background on Acton's life, revealing his broad knowledge and love for historical analysis, which laid the groundwork for their discussions. The preface indicates that the letters, though edited, retain their intrinsic value and poignancy, offering a glimpse into Acton's worldview and his relationship with one of 19th-century Britain's most prominent political families. Such insights promise to be enlightening for readers interested in historical perspectives on liberty, politics, and faith. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aActon, John Emerich Edward Dalberg Acton, Baron, 1834-1902 -- Correspondence
653 _aDrew, Mary Gladstone, 1847-1927 -- Correspondence
700 1 _aPaul, Herbert W.
_q(Herbert Woodfield),
_d1853-1935
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38214
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