Beacon Lights of History is a 14-volume set first published in 1902. This collection of John Lord’s lectures spans 6,000 years of European and American history. The first 12 volumes are all Lord’s work; the 13th was completed from his notes and the 14th is follow-ups by other authors.This volume covers major topics as: RISE OF MODERN POETRY. ENGLISH LIFE IN THE FOURTEENTH CENTURY. CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS. The age of Savonarola THE REVIVAL OF ART. Michael Angelo as representative of reviving Art MARTIN LUTHER. THOMAS CRANMER. IGNATIUS LOYOLA. JOHN CALVIN. LORD BACON. GALILEO. ASTRONOMICAL DISCOVERIES.