Beacon Lights of History, Volume 11: American Founders

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lord, John, 1810-1894

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Beacon Lights of History, Volume 11: American Founders" by John Lord is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This volume focuses on the influential figures and events that shaped the founding of the United States, particularly examining the key contributions of prominent Founding Fathers and their roles in establishing American democracy and institutions. The opening of the book presents the foundational principles of American governance and societal values, emphasizing concepts like natural equality, self-governance, and the right of taxation by consent. Lord discusses the evolution of these ideas through various historical influences, such as Judaic, Greco-Roman, and Enlightenment thought, and sets the stage for more detailed examination of key figures like Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, and Thomas Jefferson. The narrative serves to underscore how their distinct contributions helped mold the emerging American identity and its political system, paving the way for future discussions on each individual's impact throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Charlie Kirschner, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Notes:

Reading ease score: 52.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2004-01-01