Great Men as Prophets of a New Era

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hillis, Newell Dwight, 1858-1929

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Great Men as Prophets of a New Era" by Newell Dwight Hillis is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the profound influence that significant historical figures have had on shaping societies and ideals, emphasizing how their contributions resonate through time. It serves as a tribute to the transformative power of individual greatness in the context of social and political revolutions. The opening portion presents a foreword that sets the stage for the book's theme: the enduring legacy of great men as architects of society. Hillis articulates the idea that great institutions are shadows cast by the lives of remarkable individuals whose thoughts and actions have propelled societal progress. He introduces the historical figures he will discuss, beginning with Dante, highlighting his role as a pivotal figure in the Renaissance-the period where he ignited a cultural rebirth after the Dark Ages. Hillis sketches Dante's life, career, and ultimate social and moral impact as a poet, emphasizing his unique ability to bridge the gap between individual experience and collective societal ideals. This introduction effectively lays the groundwork for a deeper exploration of various other historical figures in the chapters that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Dante, and the dawn after the dark ages

Savonarola, and the renaissance of conscience

William the Silent, and brave little Holland

Oliver Cromwell, and the rise of democracy in England

John Milton, the scholar in politics

John Wesley, and the moral awakening of the common people

Garibaldi, the idol of the new Italy

John Ruskin, and the diffusion of the beautiful.

Credits:

Produced by David T. Jones, L. Harrison, Al Haines & the online Project Gutenberg team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 64.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2019-08-01