In these magnificent documents written between 1868 and 1870, Baha"u"llah, the Prophet and Founder of the Baha"i Faith, invites the monarchs and religious leaders of His time to accept the basic tenets of His Faith; sets forth the nature of His mission; and establishes the standard of justice to which those entrusted with civil authority should adhere. Among the leaders specifically addressed by Baha"u"llah were Napoleon III, Czar Alexander II, Queen Victoria, Nasiri"d-Din Shah, and Pope Pius IX. The Summons of the Lord of Hosts is an invaluable resource for those interested in the scripture and history of the world"s great religions.