Beacon Lights Of History V2 - John Lord - Bog

""Beacon Lights of History"" is a two-volume series written by John Lord, a renowned American historian and lecturer. The second volume of the series covers the period from the Renaissance to the French Revolution, highlighting the lives and achievements of some of the most influential figures in history, including Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Martin Luther, Shakespeare, Galileo, Isaac Newton, Voltaire, and Napoleon Bonaparte. Lord's writing style is engaging and informative, providing readers with a detailed account of the social, political, and cultural contexts in which these luminaries lived and worked. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Western civilization and the individuals who shaped it.The warrior-king who conquered the enemies of Israel in a dark and desponding period; the sagacious statesman who gave unity to its various tribes, and formed them into a powerful monarchy; the matchless poet who bequeathed to all ages a lofty and beautiful psalmody; the saint, who with all his backslidings and inconsistencies was a man after God's own heart, --is well worthy of our study. David was the most illustrious of all the kings of whom the Jewish nation was proud, and was a striking type of a good man occasionally enslaved by sin, yet breaking its bonds and rising above subsequent temptations to a higher plane of goodness.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.