Beacon Lights Of History V2

Beacon Lights of History Volume 2: The Middle Ages is a historical book written by John Lord and originally published in 1885. The book is a comprehensive account of the Middle Ages, a period of European history that spanned from the 5th to the 15th century. The author explores the key events, figures, and ideas that shaped this era, including the rise of Christianity, the fall of the Roman Empire, the Crusades, the Black Death, the Renaissance, and more. The book is divided into chapters that cover different aspects of the Middle Ages, such as the feudal system, the rise of Islam, the Holy Roman Empire, the papacy, and the struggles between church and state. Lord provides a detailed analysis of the political, social, and cultural developments of the period, as well as the contributions of important figures such as Charlemagne, William the Conqueror, Thomas Aquinas, and Dante Alighieri. The author's writing style is clear and engaging, making the book accessible to readers of all levels of knowledge. The book is also richly illustrated with maps, portraits, and other images that help readers visualize the events and people being discussed. Overall, Beacon Lights of History Volume 2: The Middle Ages is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Europe and the world, and a must-read for students and scholars of history.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.