Lord Acton’s Speeches
In a series of two speeches given in 1877, Lord Acton describes freedom, its origins in history and its development throughout the ages. In his first speech, he discusses freedom in antiquity, placing specific focus on Ancient Greece and Rome. In his second speech, he focuses on the role of Christianity in bringing the freedom we now experience to fruition.
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The History of Freedom in Antiquity: http://www.mondopolitico.com/library/lordacton/freedominantiquity/freedominantiquity.htm
The History of Freedom in Christianity:
http://www.mondopolitico.com/library/lordacton/freedominchristianity/freedominchristianity.htm
