The History of the Reign of King Henry VIIChiefly remembered for his role in ending the Wars of the Roses, Henry VII remains a rather mysterious figure. This biography—one of the first modern classics of English history—reveals the often surprising man behind the crown. Although written some hundred years after the death of Henry VII, Francis Bacon's analysis of the monarch's life is both penetrating and insightful. Rather than simply cataloging the facts of his reign, Bacon examines Henry VII's motivations to create not only an important historical work, but also a key document in the development of political thought. The result is essential reading for anyone interested in British history, politics, or literature. Statesman, scientist, philosopher, and essayist, Francis Bacon (1561–1626) is one of the leading figures in Elizabethan and Jacobean history. |
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... France , then it is worthy the consideration how this may import England , as well in the increasement of the greatness of France by the addition of such a country that stretches his boughs unto our seas , as in depriving this nation ...
... France , then it is worthy the consideration how this may import England , as well in the increasement of the greatness of France by the addition of such a country that stretches his boughs unto our seas , as in depriving this nation ...
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Francis Bacon. the race of so unworthy a person might not reign in France . And forthwith he sent ambassadors as well to the King of England as to the King of Spain , to incite them to war and to treat a league offensive against France ...
Francis Bacon. the race of so unworthy a person might not reign in France . And forthwith he sent ambassadors as well to the King of England as to the King of Spain , to incite them to war and to treat a league offensive against France ...
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... France has much people , and few soldiers : they have no stable bands of foot . Some good horse they have , but those are forces that are least fit for a defensive war , where the actions are in the assailant's choice . It was our ...
... France has much people , and few soldiers : they have no stable bands of foot . Some good horse they have , but those are forces that are least fit for a defensive war , where the actions are in the assailant's choice . It was our ...
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