Beacon Lights of History, Volume 03: Ancient Achievements by John Lord

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Author Lord, John, 1810-1894
Title Beacon Lights of History, Volume 03: Ancient Achievements
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Summary "Beacon Lights of History, Volume 03: Ancient Achievements" by John Lord is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book focuses on the significant legal, cultural, and governmental developments of ancient civilizations, particularly those of Greece and Rome, and how these achievements have influenced modern society. The opening of the text introduces the topic of ancient government and laws, emphasizing the contrast between the jurisprudence of free states like Greece and Rome and the absolute monarchies of other ancient nations. Lord discusses the evolution of laws aimed at promoting justice and equity among all social classes, highlighting key figures such as Lycurgus and Solon. He illustrates how their contributions laid the groundwork for democratic principles and the complex legal systems that emerged in these civilizations, capturing the dynamic interplay between power, law, and society in antiquity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class D: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere
Subject History
Category Text
EBook-No. 10484
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 19, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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