Author: William T. Smedley
Publisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9781440071263
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 206
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Excerpt from The Mystery of Francis Bacon Is therea mystery connected with the life of Francis Bacon? The average student of history or literature will unhesitatingly reply in the negative, perhaps quali lying his answer by adding - Unless it be a mystery that a man with such magnificent intellectual attainments could have fallen so low as to prove a faithless friend to a generous benefactor in the hour of his trial, and, upon being raised to one of the highest positions of honour and influence in the State, to become a corrupt public servant and a receiver of bribes to pervert justice. - It is one of the most remarkable circumstances to be found in the history of any country that a man admit tedly pre-eminent in his intellectual powers, spoken of by his contemporaries in the highest terms for his virtues and his goodness, should, in subsequent ages, be held up to obloquy and scorn and seldom be referred to except as an example of a corrupt judge, a standing warn ing to those who must take heed how they stand lest they fall. Truly the treatment which Francis Bacon has received confirms the truth of the aphorism, The evil that men do lives after them the good is oft interred with their bones. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author: William Thomas Smedley
Publisher: NuVision Publications, LLC
ISBN:
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Languages : en
Pages : 214
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Author: Anna Castle
Publisher: Anna Castle
ISBN: 1945382023
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 560
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In Murder by Misrule, Francis Bacon must catch a killer to regain Queen Elizabeth’s favor. He recruits handsome Thomas Clarady to chase witnesses from Whitehall to the London streets, where everyone has something up his pinked and padded sleeve. In Death by Disputation, Francis Bacon sends Thomas Clarady to Cambridge to spy on radical Puritans. When Tom finds his tutor hanging from the rafters, his first suspect is the volatile poet, Christopher Marlowe. Chased by three lusty women and spurred by the exacting Bacon, Tom risks his very soul to catch the criminals. London, 1588. The Widows Guild. Someone is turning Catholics into widows, masking the crimes under armada fever. Francis Bacon is charged with the investigation by a widows’ guild led by his formidable aunt. He must untangle multiple crimes driven by patriotism, greed, lunacy — or all three.
Author: Francis Bacon
Publisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9780331791822
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 518
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Excerpt from The Works of Francis Bacon, Vol. 12: Lord Chancellor of England Lord Bacon to the King, touching my Lord Chancellor's amendment, and the putting off, I. S. His Cause, February. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author: William T. Smedley
Publisher: Blurb
ISBN: 9781366463791
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 166
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Is there a mystery connected with the life of Francis Bacon? The average student of history or literature will unhesitatingly reply in the negative, perhaps qualifying his answer by adding: -Unless it be a mystery that a man with such magnificent intellectual attainments could have fallen so low as to prove a faithless friend to a generous benefactor in the hour of his trial, and, upon being raised to one of the highest positions of honour and influence in the State, to become a corrupt public servant and a receiver of bribes to pervert justice.
Author: Francis Bacon
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781330639801
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 774
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"The Works of Francis Bacon, Vol. 3" is one volume of a multi-volume collection of the works of Francis Bacon. Sir Francis Bacon was a 17th Century English philosopher, statesman and jurist. Bacon's most influential writings concentrated on philosophy and judicial reform. In the 19th Century, publishers Spedding, Ellis and Heath undertook the enormous task of publishing the complete edition of Francis Bacon's works. The edition spans fifteen editions each organized by subject matter rather than by chronological order. Volume 3 begins with historical works on Henry VII and Henry VIII, followed by theological works consisting mostly of prayers and essays, and finishing with hundreds of letters which amplify the themes of the first two sections. The theology section is most interesting, with Bacon identifying "The Characters of a Believing Christian," in an essay which begins "A Christian is one that believes things his reason cannot comprehend." In numbered paragraphs, Bacon identifies the paradoxes of religious belief, simply explaining why Christians do indeed believe. There is also an unusual booklet reprinted in the section, titled "An Advertisement Touching the Controversies of the Church of England," in which Bacon writes about the Marprelate Controversy. The Controversy was between the Puritans on one side and the Church establishment on the other side, arguing over the direction of the Church of England. Although Bacon had harsh words for both sides, he believed Puritans had become dangerous extremists who were responsible for the Church schism. The letter section contains brief margin notes explaining the purpose of every letter. Bacon corresponded with everyone from royalty to church representatives and the breadth of his letters is impressive. Most of Bacon's letters are short and to the point, but some of the longer correspondences are beautifully written and full of sentiment for the recipient, such as Robert Deveaux, the Earl of Essex, who was Bacon's close friend. Essex was a close companion of Queen Elizabeth, and Bacon counseled Essex when the relationship soured. The letters are even more poignant given Bacon's later role as prosecutor at Essex's treason trial, after which Essex was executed. Those who question whether William Shakespeare actually wrote the plays attributed to him often consider Bacon as one of the prime suspects for actual authorship. Conspiracy theorists will find plenty of evidence in Bacon's histories of King Henry VII and VIII as well as in the "clues" said to be embedded in the letters. "The Works of Francis Bacon, Vol. 3" can be enjoyed as part of that ongoing mystery, or on its own as a work of major significance. Readers will like learning about the thought processes of one of history's great thinkers. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author: Constance M. Pott
Publisher: Cornerstone Book Publishers
ISBN: 9781934935187
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 426
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Who was Francis Bacon? Was he the pen behind the name William Shakespeare? Did he have a hand in the creation of what we know today and the Rosicrucians and Freemasons? What was his mystery and his "secret society"? In this classic 1891 reprint, Constance M. Pott attempts to answer these and more questions about this Renaissance giant.
Author: Perez Zagorin
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 0691221626
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 316
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Francis Bacon (1561-1626), commonly regarded as one of the founders of the Scientific Revolution, exerted a powerful influence on the intellectual development of the modern world. He also led a remarkably varied and dramatic life as a philosopher, writer, lawyer, courtier, and statesman. Although there has been much recent scholarship on individual aspects of Bacon's career, Perez Zagorin's is the first work in many years to present a comprehensive account of the entire sweep of his thought and its enduring influence. Combining keen scholarly and psychological insights, Zagorin reveals Bacon as a man of genius, deep paradoxes, and pronounced flaws. The book begins by sketching Bacon's complex personality and troubled public career. Zagorin shows that, despite his idealistic philosophy and rare intellectual gifts, Bacon's political life was marked by continual careerism in his efforts to achieve advancement. He follows Bacon's rise at court and describes his removal from his office as England's highest judge for taking bribes. Zagorin then examines Bacon's philosophy and theory of science in connection with his project for the promotion of scientific progress, which he called "The Great Instauration." He shows how Bacon's critical empiricism and attempt to develop a new method of discovery made a seminal contribution to the growth of science. He demonstrates Bacon's historic importance as a prophetic thinker, who, at the edge of the modern era, predicted that science would be used to prolong life, cure diseases, invent new materials, and create new weapons of destruction. Finally, the book examines Bacon's writings on such subjects as morals, politics, language, rhetoric, law, and history. Zagorin shows that Bacon was one of the great legal theorists of his day, an influential philosopher of language, and a penetrating historian. Clearly and beautifully written, the book brings out the richness, scope, and greatness of Bacon's work and draws together the many, colorful threads of an extraordinarily brilliant and many-sided mind.
Author: Anna Castle
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781945382093
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 340
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Francis Bacon must stop the murder of London's popular pamphleteers, but he and his intelligencers find themselves deceived - by their own desires.
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Publisher: Namaskar Book
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 328
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Plunge into the mysterious depths of the sea with Bram Stoker, where classic horror thrillers come alive, sending shivers down your spine. The Mystery of the Sea: Bram Stoker's Best Classic Horror Thrillers by Bram Stoker: Dive into the eerie and mysterious world of classic horror with The Mystery of the Sea by the legendary Bram Stoker. This collection of thrilling tales showcases Stoker's mastery in creating suspense, horror, and the supernatural. From haunted ships to ancient curses, each story is a chilling adventure that will captivate lovers of the macabre. Why This Book? The Mystery of the Sea is a must-read for enthusiasts of classic horror. Bram Stoker's storytelling prowess, known for Dracula, is on full display in these tales that transport readers to the edge of the unknown, evoking a sense of fear and fascination. Bram Stoker, the iconic author of Dracula, solidifies his position as a master of horror with The Mystery of the Sea. This collection is a testament to Stoker's ability to weave tales that linger in the reader's imagination long after the final page.
