Lord Acton is the author of the maxim; "Power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely." In this intellectual biography; Gertrude Himmelfarb regards Acton as a man more of our age than of his own. He was a Liberal Catholic and a distinguished historian; and his vigorous denunciations of nationalism; racism; statism; and bigotry rank among the classics of political and social thought.
#541764 in Books 2013-02-07Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.50 x .53 x 5.50l; .60 #File Name: 1936840707212 pages
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful. CompellingBy Wendy LeeThis is a great read. Well written; fast paced and compelling. We get to put faces to the names with the included photos. The author tells her story in an honest; matter of fact way; that doesn't try to wring out the drama. She writes in an 'it-is-what-it-is' style that makes it very readable. Rewarding; unforgettable; thought provoking…I highly recommend .10 of 10 people found the following review helpful. Tragedy and TriumphBy BarbaraDCampbellI loved reading this Holocaust memoir. It was difficult to put this book down! The author tells of her gripping familial escape from Western Europe and the encroaching Nazis. Her father was able to keep his family free and safe for many months; until they were captured by the Soviets and sent by rail car to Siberia.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Long Journey HomeBy Kindle CustomerDeniseA very wonderful book. Very well written and informative. We went with this family through there suffering; in to the joys of America. I would like to have known more about the parents at the ending of this book. How did they adjust to America; are they still alive? Even though I have these questions; I give the book five stars. Very much enjoyed.
