Lord Bacon

by Thomas Babington Macaulay

Book Overview

Bacon is a biography of the famous English philosopher and statesman, Francis Bacon, written by the renowned historian and essayist, Thomas Babington Macaulay, who was himself a member of the British Parliament and a prominent figure in the Victorian era. The book explores Bacon's life, career, and legacy, tracing his rise from a humble background to become one of the most influential thinkers of his time. Macaulay delves into Bacon's philosophy, his scientific and literary achievements, and his political career, offering a comprehensive portrait of the man and his times. Drawing on a wealth of primary sources and his own extensive research, Macaulay provides a vivid and engaging account of Bacon's life, from his early years as a scholar and lawyer to his later years as a politician and philosopher. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the life and work of Francis Bacon, as well as for those interested in the intellectual and political history of early modern England.THIS 172 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Critical and Historical Essays: The Complete Writings of Lord Macaulay V4, by Lord Macaulay. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766183661.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1425465358
• ISBN13: 9781425465353
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 172 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.3" x 11.0"