J. Rufus Fears is a distinguished classicist whose work delves into Roman history and ideology. His analyses explore the depths of ancient Roman religion, politics, and philosophy. Fears examines how these forces were shaped and how they influenced the lives of people in the ancient world. His expertise on the Great Books has been widely published and discussed.
The unifying theme of these essays is Lord Acton's concept of liberty. Included are his two famous essays on the history of freedom as well as writings on the tradition of liberty in England, America, and Europe.