The essays
Bacon, Francis, 1561-16262011
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One of the major political figures of his time, Sir Francis Bacon served in the court of Elizabeth I and ultimately became Lord Chancellor under James I in 1617. A scholar, wit, lawyer and statesman, he wrote on politics, philosophy and science, declaring early in his career that 'I have taken all knowledge as my province'.
Main title:
The essays / Francis Bacon ; edited with an introduction by John Pitcher.
Imprint:
London : Penguin, 1985.
Collation:
287 p. : 1 ill. ; 20 cm.
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Notes:
Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:
9780140432169 (pbk)
Dewey class:
824.3824
Local class:
824.3
Language:
English
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BRN:
819698