A timely, ambitious and vivid history of freedom and how it happens to be a uniquely British invention. This revolutionary concept created security of property and contract which, in turn, led to industrialization and modern capitalism. 'A magnificent achievement. Hannan's prose coruscates, and he has a fine eye for anecdotal detail. He bestrides the Atlantic like a majestic combination of Winston Churchill and Piers Morgan.' Boris Johnson, Mayor Of London *Also appeared in September Buyer's Notes*