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Beacon Lights Of History Volume I

Beacon Lights Of History Volume I

Lord, John

Paperback

PhilosophyMedieval & Renaissance HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 141910912X
ISBN13: 9781419109126
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 17 2004
Pages: 172
Weight: 0.69
Height: 0.39 Width: 7.48 Depth: 9.40
Language: English
Beacon Lights of History Volume 1 is a historical book written by John Lord. The book is a collection of biographical sketches of influential figures from ancient times to the present day. It covers the lives of notable people such as Julius Caesar, Alexander the Great, Napoleon Bonaparte, and Martin Luther. The book is divided into six sections, each covering a different period in history. The author provides a detailed account of each person's life and their contributions to society. The book is written in an engaging and informative style, making it an excellent resource for anyone interested in history. The author's extensive research and attention to detail make this book a valuable addition to any history lover's collection.This polytheism of Greece was exceedingly complicated, but was not so degrading as that of Egypt, since the gods were not represented by the forms of hideous animals, and the worship of them was not attended by revolting ceremonies; and yet it was divested of all spiritual aspirations, and had but little effect on personal struggles for truth or holiness. It was human and worldly, not lofty nor even reverential, except among the few who had deep religious wants. One of its characteristic features was the acknowledged impotence of the gods to secure future happiness.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.

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