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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... London's palace , where he stayed for a time . During his abode there , he assembled his council and other principal persons , in presence of whom he did renew again his promise to marry with the Lady Elizabeth . This he did the rather ...
... London's palace , where he stayed for a time . During his abode there , he assembled his council and other principal persons , in presence of whom he did renew again his promise to marry with the Lady Elizabeth . This he did the rather ...
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... London . Meanwhile King Henry to draw out the time , continued his feastings and entertainments , and after he had received the King of Castile into the fraternity of the Garter , and for a reciprocal had his son the Prince admitted to ...
... London . Meanwhile King Henry to draw out the time , continued his feastings and entertainments , and after he had received the King of Castile into the fraternity of the Garter , and for a reciprocal had his son the Prince admitted to ...
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... London , and both his Sheriffs , were for abuses in their offices questioned and imprisoned , and delivered upon 1,400 pounds paid . Hawis , an Alderman of London , was put in trouble , and died with thought and anguish before his ...
... London , and both his Sheriffs , were for abuses in their offices questioned and imprisoned , and delivered upon 1,400 pounds paid . Hawis , an Alderman of London , was put in trouble , and died with thought and anguish before his ...
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