Beacon Lights Of History V1

""Beacon Lights of History"" is a comprehensive historical work by John Lord, a renowned American historian and lecturer. This book is the first volume of the series and covers the period from ancient civilizations to the Renaissance. The book is a collection of biographical sketches of the most prominent figures who have shaped the course of human history. The author explores the lives and achievements of great leaders, thinkers, and artists such as Julius Caesar, Saint Augustine, Charlemagne, Dante, and Michelangelo, among others. Each chapter is a fascinating account of the individual's life, work, and contributions to their respective fields. The author's writing style is engaging and informative, making this book an excellent resource for students, scholars, and anyone interested in history. The book is a timeless classic that continues to inspire and educate readers from all walks of life.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.