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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... thought the rest of his reign should be but play , and the enjoying of a kingdom . Yet as a wise and watchful king , he would not neglect anything for his safety , thinking nevertheless to perform all things now rather as an exercise ...
... thought the rest of his reign should be but play , and the enjoying of a kingdom . Yet as a wise and watchful king , he would not neglect anything for his safety , thinking nevertheless to perform all things now rather as an exercise ...
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... thoughts with some present rewards and further promises , setting before him chiefly the glory and fortune of a crown if things went well , and a sure refuge to her court if the worst should fall . After such time as she thought he was ...
... thoughts with some present rewards and further promises , setting before him chiefly the glory and fortune of a crown if things went well , and a sure refuge to her court if the worst should fall . After such time as she thought he was ...
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... thoughts . There is to this day a merry tale that his monkey ( set on as it was thought by one of his chamber ) tore his principal notebook all to pieces , when by chance it lay forth , whereat the court that liked not those pensive ...
... thoughts . There is to this day a merry tale that his monkey ( set on as it was thought by one of his chamber ) tore his principal notebook all to pieces , when by chance it lay forth , whereat the court that liked not those pensive ...
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