History of the Reign of King Henry the Seventh (Illustrated)

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Francis Bacon was a great English philosopher and one of the founders of the modern system of political philosophy. He is in the row with the greatest thinkers as Isaac Newton, John Locke, Immanuel Kant, Thomas Hobbes, and Jean Rousseau. Their collected thoughts have had strong influence on building the foundation of the United States and its endeavor of open society.

Francis Bacon's HISTORY OF THE REIGN OF KING HENRY THE SEVENTH was published in 1622 to explain and interpret the history of the king's policies by tracing them to his cautious, economical, and secretive character. Henry VII, being seen as a rather mysterious figure, is remembered for his role in ending the Wars of the Roses. This book by Bacon is one of the first modern classics of English history reveals the 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 powerful, penetrating and insightful. Bacon examined Henry VII's motivations to create not only an important historical work, but also a key document in the development of political thought. The book is often regarded as one of the most important history writings by Bacon and is seen as an effort by Bacon who attempted to provide a framework of a more secular, Machiavellian tradition, which valued history for its lessons in pragmatism. The book by Bacon turns out to be mainly a history of the reign led by Henry VII.

Bacon is forever remembered as essential enabler, reformer, philosophical advocate, and practitioner of the scientific method during the scientific revolution through his extremely influential works. His works have produced great influence on modern science. His view to the real world became widely recognised as the foremost philosophical and scientific voice. Bacon's influence has been felt in nearly every field of the humanities and sciences.

This book is the essential reading of anyone who is interested in British history, politics, or literature and the thoughts about philosophic methodology and legal systems by Francis Bacon, one of the greatest thinkers of modern philosophy and scientists on the planet.

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