John Lord

The first of 14 volumes, this book discusses ancient civilization looking primarily at religion and philosophy. Summary by KHand

Volume Two of the series, this book focuses on the leaders of the Jewish faith from Abraham to Saint Paul. Summary by KHand

The third book in the Beacon Lights of History series, Lord discusses achievements such as the formation of laws, the development of the fin…

Volume 6 blends literature, exploration, science, and the start of Protestantism with discussions of Chaucer, Dante, Luther and others. - Su…

Volume 5 continues the commentary on world history begun in the first four volumes. This volume looks at some of the main religious figures…

Volume 4 discusses some of the key leaders of the ancient world, including Julius Caesar, Marcus Aurelius and Constantine, as well as import…

Book Seven of the series focuses on the women of history and includes George Eliot, Joan of Arc and Madame Recamier. - Summary by KHand

The eleventh volume of the Beacon Lights of History series, this volume is the first that directly refers to the United States. In this volu…

Continuing the Beacon Lights of History Series, Mr. Lord discusses important European Statesmen Mirabeau, Edmund Burke, Napoleon, Prince Met…

Volume 8 of the Beacon Lights of History focuses on the great rulers of the ages. In this work, Lord discusses Alfred the Great, Queen Eliza…

A continuation of United States history, Volume 12 discusses key US leaders in the time up to and including the Civil War. In this volume a…

Continuing the series with European Leaders, Dr. Lord discusses William IV, Sir Robert Peel, Cavour, Czar Nicholas, Louis Napoleon, Prince B…

The 13th in the series, this book focuses on the great writers of the time. As Dr. Lord passed away prior to the completion of his lecture s…

Volume 14 is a compilation of essays regarding accomplishments over the 50 years preceding the author's death in 1894. The editorial staff c…