Premier Personalities V2: Beacon Lights of History V8

By John Lord

Book Overview

Premier Personalities V2: Beacon Lights of History V8 is a book written by John Lord. It is the eighth volume in the Beacon Lights of History series and focuses on the lives of prominent figures in history. The book features biographical sketches of individuals who have made significant contributions to their respective fields, including scientists, philosophers, artists, and politicians. Some of the personalities covered in this volume include Martin Luther, Voltaire, Napoleon Bonaparte, and William Ewart Gladstone. The book provides a detailed account of their lives, highlighting their achievements, struggles, and impact on society. The author also offers his insights and opinions on their character, actions, and legacy. Premier Personalities V2: Beacon Lights of History V8 is an engaging and informative read for anyone interested in history and the lives of influential people.1924. Volume Eight of Eight. This volume contains Part II. Premier Personalities. 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. Woodrow Wilson: The Republic at War; Louis Pasteur: Biological Chemistry; Sarah Bernhardt: Dramatic Art; Luther Burbank: Wizardry in Plant Breeding; Heroic Women; Charles Proteus Steinmetz: Electrical Engineering; Guglielmo Marconi: Wireless Telegraphy; Henry Ford: Genius in Industry; Lee de Forest: Radio Broadcasting; The Wright Brothers: Invention and Development of the Airplane; and Charles William Eliot: Liberal Education. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing. Other volumes in this set are ISBN(s): 1417942940.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: 1162725184
• ISBN13: 9781162725185
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 542 Pages
• Weight: 1.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"