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 36
... peace , till he had got good footing in Brittany by force of arms . Wherefore he answered the ambassador , that he would put himself into the King's hands , and make him arbiter of the peace , and willingly consented that the ...
... peace , till he had got good footing in Brittany by force of arms . Wherefore he answered the ambassador , that he would put himself into the King's hands , and make him arbiter of the peace , and willingly consented that the ...
Page 41
... peace between them . The French King yielded to treat , but will not stay the prosecution of the war . The Bretons , that desire peace most , hearken to it least ; not upon confidence or stiffness but upon distrust of true meaning ...
... peace between them . The French King yielded to treat , but will not stay the prosecution of the war . The Bretons , that desire peace most , hearken to it least ; not upon confidence or stiffness but upon distrust of true meaning ...
Page 77
... peace . Instantly in the neck of this ( as the King had laid it ) came news that Ferdinando and Isabella , Kings of Spain , had concluded a peace with King Charles , and that Charles had restored unto them the counties of Roussillon and ...
... peace . Instantly in the neck of this ( as the King had laid it ) came news that Ferdinando and Isabella , Kings of Spain , had concluded a peace with King Charles , and that Charles had restored unto them the counties of Roussillon and ...
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