Risultati di "John Lord" in Tutte le categorie

Continuing the Beacon Lights of History Series, Mr. Lord discusses important European Statesmen Mirabeau, Edmund Burke, Napoleon, Prince Metternich, Chateaubriand, George V, and Louis Philippe. Also discussed is the Greek Revolution. (Summary by KHand)

Continuing the series with European Leaders, Dr. Lord discusses William IV, Sir Robert Peel, Cavour, Czar Nicholas, Louis Napoleon, Prince Bismarck, William Ewart Gladstone. (Summary by KHand)

William Collins Books and Decca Records are proud to present ARGO Classics, a historic catalogue of classic fiction read by some of the world’s most renowned voices. Originally released as vinyl records, these expertly abridged and remastered stories are now available to download for the first...

Book Seven of the series focuses on the women of history and includes George Eliot, Joan of Arc and Madame Recamier. - Summary by KHand

Volume 8 of the Beacon Lights of History focuses on the great rulers of the ages. In this work, Lord discusses Alfred the Great, Queen Elizabeth, Henry of Navarre, Gustavus Adolphus, Richelieu, Cromwell, Louis XIV, Louis XV, Peter the Great and Frederic the Great. ( KHand)

With a dynamic spirit, these great English poets made a conscious return to nostalgia and spiritual depth. Each chose a different path, but they are united in a love of moods, impressions, scenes, stories, sights and sounds. In this collection of more than forty poems are some of the finest and most memorable works in the English language.

The eleventh volume of the Beacon Lights of History series, this volume is the first that directly refers to the United States. In this volume is found Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, John Adam, Thomas Jefferson and John Marshall. - Summary by KHand

Volume 5 continues the commentary on world history begun in the first four volumes. This volume looks at some of the main religious figures of the Middle Ages, as well as social issues like the Crusades and the feudal system. - Summary by KHand

Volume 6 blends literature, exploration, science, and the start of Protestantism with discussions of Chaucer, Dante, Luther and others. - Summary by KHand

Volume Two of the series, this book focuses on the leaders of the Jewish faith from Abraham to Saint Paul. Summary by KHand

The language of Poetry is an art that most of us attempt at some point in our lives. Although its commonplace exposure has been somewhat marginalised in today’s often fast-paced lives we all recognise good verse that can empathise with our thoughts or open us up to experience new things in new ways, to better understand and to enjoy the many strands of our lives.

The first of 14 volumes, this book discusses ancient civilization looking primarily at religion and philosophy. Summary by KHand

Volume 4 discusses some of the key leaders of the ancient world, including Julius Caesar, Marcus Aurelius and Constantine, as well as important religious figures such as Saint Ambrose and Saint Augustine. Summary by KHand

The third book in the Beacon Lights of History series, Lord discusses achievements such as the formation of laws, the development of the fine arts, ancient science, and key people such as Cicero and Cleopatra. Summary by KHand

A spin off of GeekVerse Podcast where the GV Crew jumps into their time machines! This feed is all about looking back films or franchises of the past. Reviewing the film, looking at it's impact, and fun trivia!

Listen to Beacon Lights of History, Volume Five with a movie-style soundtrack and amplify your audiobook experience. Volume Five continues the commentary on world history begun in the first four volumes. This volume looks at some of the main religious figures of the Middle Ages, as well as social issues like the Crusades and the feudal system.

The language of Poetry is an art that most of us attempt at some point in our lives. Although its commonplace exposure has been somewhat marginalised in today's often fast-paced lives we all recognise good verse that can empathise with our thoughts or open us up to experience new things in new ways, to better understand and to enjoy the many strands of our lives.

Explore a rich tapestry of American history through this captivating collection of public domain newspaper articles, spanning nearly two and a half centuries. With a diverse array of subjects, styles, and lengths, this anthology features twenty intriguing articles, including one from the esteemed Journal de Paris. While notable works like the Federalist Papers have graced newspaper pages, this is the first dedicated collection of newspaper articles, offering a unique glimpse into the past. (Summary by James Smith)

This third volume in a captivating ten-volume series delves into the pivotal epochs of American history, spanning from Columbuss landing to the construction of the Panama Canal. With a focus on the French and Indian War and the American Revolution, this volume provides a vivid account of events from 1745 to 1782, narrated largely by those who lived through them or witnessed them firsthand. Join us as we explore the voices and experiences that shaped a nation‚summarized by Kikisaulite.

Man is the measure of all things, proclaimed Protagoras of Abdera, encapsulating the essence of early Greek philosophy. In the vibrant milieu of the sixth century B.C., Greek thinkers laid the groundwork for the western philosophical tradition with their bold inquiries into the nature of existence. From the pioneering ideas of Thales, Anaximander, and Anaximenes in the Greek colonies of western Asia Minor, who sought to explain the physical universe through natural laws, to Pythagoras in Croton, who illuminated the interconnectedness of geometry and music, these thinkers shaped profound ...