[Madam Theophilus]

For the absolute best history of the ancient world in regard to personal liberty, read Lord Acton’s masterful essay, “The History of Freedom in the Antiquity.”

[Pharmboy]

Thanks for the recommendation...I had never heard of the Acton book, but it sounds interesting.

[Prospero]

For the absolute best history of the ancient world in regard to personal liberty, read Lord Acton’s masterful essay, "The History of Freedom in the Antiquity."

Thanks, I needed refreshing. I hadn't read that speech in decades, and here it is online.