Beacon Lights of History, Volume 04: Imperial Antiquity

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 04: Imperial Antiquity" by John Lord is a historical account written during the late 19th century. The book delves into the lives and influences of significant figures in antiquity, including Cyrus the Great, Julius Caesar, and Marcus Aurelius, among others, exploring their contributions to empires and civilizations. At the start of the text, Lord provides an introduction to Cyrus the Great, detailing his upbringing and the circumstances that led to his rise as a powerful ruler of the Persian Empire. The narrative highlights Cyrus's exceptional leadership qualities, his military conquests, and his diplomatic relations, particularly with the Jews. The opening portrays the historical context of Persia and its significance in connecting the East and the West, while also emphasizing Cyrus's unique character traits that contributed to his legacy as a benevolent conqueror. Lord's writing sets the stage for exploring other figures in subsequent chapters, illustrating the themes of power, imperialism, and the complexities of leadership in ancient histories. (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: 54.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2003-12-01