Beacon Lights of History, Volume 03: Ancient Achievements

"Beacon Lights of History, Volume 03: Ancient Achievements" by John Lord reveals the important developments in law, culture, and government from olden civilizations, mostly Greece and Rome, and their effect on today's way of life. The book explores how ancient governments and laws, especially in free countries such as Greece and Rome, compare to the complete power of kings in other ancient countries. It talks about how laws changed to bring fairness to everyone, rich or of lesser means, spotlighting important people like Lycurgus and Solon. Their work set the stage for democratic ideas and complicated law systems in these civilizations, showing the push and pull between power, law, and society in the ancient world.