Bacon

Bacon by Richard Church is a comprehensive biography of the English philosopher and statesman, Sir Francis Bacon. The book explores Bacon's life, from his early years as the son of a prominent lawyer to his rise to power as a member of the court of Queen Elizabeth I and King James I. Church delves into Bacon's many accomplishments, including his contributions to the development of the scientific method, his influential works on politics and ethics, and his role in shaping the legal system of England. The author also examines Bacon's personal life, including his relationships with family, friends, and colleagues, and his struggles with debt and scandal. Church's biography offers a rich and detailed portrait of one of the most important figures of the Renaissance, and sheds light on the intellectual and cultural climate of early modern Europe.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.