""Beacon Lights of History"" is a series of books written by John Lord that provides a comprehensive overview of the most important figures and events in history. The ninth volume of the series covers the period from the French Revolution to the present day, and includes biographies of influential figures such as Napoleon Bonaparte, William Ewart Gladstone, and Otto von Bismarck. The book also examines major world events such as the American Civil War, the rise of industrialization, and the development of modern science. Written in an engaging and accessible style, ""Beacon Lights of History"" is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the key figures and events that have shaped our world.EUROPEAN STATESMEN.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.