A Lecture on the Study of History

A Lecture on the Study of History is a thought-provoking work by Victorian historian, John Emerich Edward Dalberg Acton, also known as Baron Acton. Originally delivered at Cambridge University in 1895, this lecture reflects on the importance of studying history and the lessons we can learn from the past. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the study of history and its relevance to our lives today.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.