John Emerich Edward Dalberg Acton Bücher

Excerpt from A Lecture on the Study of History: Delivered at Cambridge, June 11, 1895 You have often heard it said that Modern History is a subject to which neither beginning nor end can be assigned. No beginning, because the dense web of the fortunes of man is woven without a void; because, in society as in nature, the structure is continuous, and we can trace things back uninterruptedly, until we dimly descry the Declaration of Indepen dence in the forests of Germany. No end, because, on the same principle, history made and history making are scientifically inseparable and separately unmeaning. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Focusing on the political, social, and ideological dynamics of the French Revolution, Acton provides a detailed analysis of its transformative impact. He examines Enlightenment ideals like liberty and equality, alongside the revolution's darker elements, such as the Reign of Terror. Through a series of lectures, Acton navigates the complexities of the era, discussing its causes, key events, and lasting consequences on France and the world. His scholarly work offers valuable insights into the revolution's ideological foundations and its role in shaping modern political thought.