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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... wise to disdain perils any longer , and willing to give some contentment in that kind ( at least in ceremony ) , he resolved at last to proceed to the coronation of his queen . And therefore , at his coming to London , where he entered ...
... wise to disdain perils any longer , and willing to give some contentment in that kind ( at least in ceremony ) , he resolved at last to proceed to the coronation of his queen . And therefore , at his coming to London , where he entered ...
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... wise deceived in his two main grounds . For although he had reason to conceive that the council of France would be wary to put the King into a war against the heir apparent of France , yet he did not consider that Charles was not guided ...
... wise deceived in his two main grounds . For although he had reason to conceive that the council of France would be wary to put the King into a war against the heir apparent of France , yet he did not consider that Charles was not guided ...
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... wise and excellent persuasions did advise the King of Castile to be ruled by the counsel of his father - in - law Ferdinando , a prince so prudent , so experienced , so fortunate . The King of Castile ( who was in no very good terms ...
... wise and excellent persuasions did advise the King of Castile to be ruled by the counsel of his father - in - law Ferdinando , a prince so prudent , so experienced , so fortunate . The King of Castile ( who was in no very good terms ...
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