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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Page 88
... Perkin and the conspirators their intentions , hopes , and practices . These latter best betrust spies had some of them further instructions , to practise and draw off the best friends and servants of Perkin by making remon- strance to ...
... Perkin and the conspirators their intentions , hopes , and practices . These latter best betrust spies had some of them further instructions , to practise and draw off the best friends and servants of Perkin by making remon- strance to ...
Page 98
... Perkin's design upon Kent . For the world would not believe afterwards but the King , having secret intelligence of Perkin's intention for Kent , the better to draw it on , went of purpose into the north afar off , laying an open side ...
... Perkin's design upon Kent . For the world would not believe afterwards but the King , having secret intelligence of Perkin's intention for Kent , the better to draw it on , went of purpose into the north afar off , laying an open side ...
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... Perkin , save that perhaps Perkin's pro- clamation had stricken upon the right vein in promising to lay down exactions and payments , and so had made them now and then have a kind thought on Perkin . But now these bubbles by much ...
... Perkin , save that perhaps Perkin's pro- clamation had stricken upon the right vein in promising to lay down exactions and payments , and so had made them now and then have a kind thought on Perkin . But now these bubbles by much ...
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