Beacon Lights Of History V3 - John Lord - Bog

Beacon Lights of History Volume 3 is a book written by John Lord, a renowned American historian and lecturer. The book is a part of a series of historical biographies that highlights the lives of influential figures throughout history. This particular volume focuses on the lives of notable figures from the Renaissance and the Reformation periods. The book is divided into chapters, each of which is dedicated to a particular historical figure. The chapters are written in a narrative style that makes the book easy to read and engaging. The author provides a comprehensive overview of each figure's life, including their achievements, struggles, and impact on history. Some of the notable figures covered in this volume include Martin Luther, Michelangelo, and Galileo Galilei.The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in history, particularly the Renaissance and Reformation periods. It provides a detailed account of the lives of some of the most influential figures of that time, shedding light on their contributions to art, science, philosophy, and religion. The author's writing style is informative and engaging, making it an enjoyable read for both casual readers and scholars alike. Overall, Beacon Lights of History Volume 3 is an excellent addition to any history lover's library.But the great discoveries and inventions to which we owe this marked superiority are either accidental or the result of generations of experiment, assisted by an immense array of ascertained facts from which safe inductions can be made. It is not, probably, the superiority of the European races over the Greeks and Romans to which we may ascribe the wonderful advance of modern society, but the particular direction which genius was made to take. Had the Greeks given the energy of their minds to mechanical forces as they did to artistic creations, they might have made wonderful inventions. But it was not so ordered by Providence. At that time the world was not in the stage of development when this particular direction of intellect could have been favored.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.