Beacon Lights of History is a 14-volume set first published in 1902. This collection of John Lord’s lectures spans 6,000 years of European and American history. The first 12 volumes are all Lord’s work; the 13th was completed from his notes and the 14th is follow-ups by other authors.
This volume covers major topics as:
This volume covers major topics as:
- RISE OF MODERN POETRY.
- ENGLISH LIFE IN THE FOURTEENTH CENTURY.
- CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS.
- The age of Savonarola
- THE REVIVAL OF ART.
- Michael Angelo as representative of reviving Art
- MARTIN LUTHER.
- THOMAS CRANMER.
- IGNATIUS LOYOLA.
- JOHN CALVIN.
- LORD BACON.
- GALILEO.
- ASTRONOMICAL DISCOVERIES.