Lights Of Two Centuries

By Edward Everett Hale and Wordsworth Collection

Book Overview

""Lights of Two Centuries"" is a book written by Edward Everett Hale, a renowned American author, historian, and Unitarian minister. The book is a collection of essays that cover a wide range of topics, including history, literature, politics, and religion. The essays are divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the 18th century and the second part on the 19th century. Each essay provides a unique perspective on the events and people that shaped these two centuries, and Hale's writing style is engaging and informative. The book covers a wide range of historical events, including the American Revolution, the French Revolution, and the Civil War. Hale also writes about prominent figures such as George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and Abraham Lincoln. In addition to historical events, Hale also discusses literature and culture, including the works of William Shakespeare, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Ralph Waldo Emerson. He also explores the role of religion in society and the impact of science and technology on human progress. Overall, ""Lights of Two Centuries"" is a comprehensive and thought-provoking book that provides a unique perspective on the events and ideas that shaped the 18th and 19th centuries. It is a must-read for anyone interested in history, literature, and culture.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1430465239
• ISBN13: 9781430465232
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 612 Pages
• Weight: 1.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"