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 vii
... court contentions ' , Sir Thomas told how he resolved ' to set up my staff at the library door in Oxon ' . Though he was offered inducements to return to political office under the new monarch , he found them easy to resist . Bodley had ...
... court contentions ' , Sir Thomas told how he resolved ' to set up my staff at the library door in Oxon ' . Though he was offered inducements to return to political office under the new monarch , he found them easy to resist . Bodley had ...
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... court is one of the sagest and noblest institutions of this kingdom . For in the distribution of courts of ordinary justice ( besides the High Court of parliament ) , in which distribution the king's bench holds the pleas of the crown ...
... court is one of the sagest and noblest institutions of this kingdom . For in the distribution of courts of ordinary justice ( besides the High Court of parliament ) , in which distribution the king's bench holds the pleas of the crown ...
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... court . But it seems this sufficed to serve the Lord Chancellor's turn at this time ; but yet he lived to need a general law , for that he grew afterwards as odious to the country as he was then to the court . From the peace of the ...
... court . But it seems this sufficed to serve the Lord Chancellor's turn at this time ; but yet he lived to need a general law , for that he grew afterwards as odious to the country as he was then to the court . From the peace of the ...
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