Publisher's Synopsis
The New Era V2: Beacon Lights of History V7 is a book written by John Lord, a renowned American historian, and lecturer. The book is a part of the Beacon Lights of History series, which is a collection of biographical sketches of famous people who have made significant contributions to the world.In this particular volume, Lord focuses on the period of the New Era, which is the period of the Renaissance and the Reformation. He explores the lives of various individuals who were instrumental in shaping this era, including artists, writers, philosophers, and religious figures.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a particular person or group of people. Some of the figures covered in the book include Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Martin Luther, and William Shakespeare.Throughout the book, Lord provides a detailed and engaging account of each person's life, highlighting their achievements, struggles, and contributions to their respective fields. He also provides historical context and analysis, helping readers to understand the broader societal and cultural changes that were taking place during this time.Overall, The New Era V2: Beacon Lights of History V7 is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of the Renaissance and the Reformation. With its engaging writing style and in-depth analysis, it is sure to appeal to both casual readers and serious scholars alike.1885. Volume Seven of Eight. This volume contains Part II. The New Era: the achievement of the last fifty years as typified by certain representative characters. The Beacon Lights of History is a series of lectures by Dr. Lord, who has been called the artistic historian, setting forth the great epochs and master minds of civilization-a biographical history of the world's life. Contents Part II. Richard Wagner: Modern Music by Finck; John Ruskin: Modern Art by Adam; Herbert Spencer: The Evolutionary Philosopher by Hazeltine; Charles Darwin: His Place in Modern Science by Hazeltine; John Ericsson: Navies of War and Commerce by Durand; Li Hung Chang: The Far East by Martin; David Livingstone: African Development by Adams; Sir Austen Henry Layard: Modern Archaeology by Ward; Michael Faraday: Electricity and Magnetism by Houston; and Rudolf Virchow: Medicine and Surgery by Foster. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing. Other volumes in this set are ISBN(s): 1417942932.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.
