British historian and philosopher (1866–1919)

Historical essays & studies / by John Emerich Edward Dalberg-Acton, first baron Acton ; edited by John Figgis and Reginald Vere Laurence.

Lectures on modern history / by John Emerich Edward Dalberg Acton, first baron Acton ; ed. with an introduction by John Neville Figgis and Reginald Vere Laurence.

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Historical essays & studies / by John Emerich Edward Dalberg-Acton, first baron Acton ; edited by John Figgis and Reginald Vere Laurence.

Lectures on modern history / by John Emerich Edward Dalberg Acton, first baron Acton ; ed. with an introduction by John Neville Figgis and Reginald Vere Laurence.