The Early Life of Lord Bacon

By Parker Woodward

Book Overview

The Early Life of Lord Bacon is a biographical book written by Woodward and Parker, which focuses on the early years of the famous philosopher and statesman, Francis Bacon. The book examines Bacon's upbringing, education, and formative years, providing a detailed insight into the life and times of one of the most influential figures in English history.The authors explore Bacon's family background, tracing his lineage back to the Norman Conquest, and charting his father's rise to prominence as a courtier and member of Parliament. They also examine Bacon's early education, highlighting his precocious intellect and his early interest in natural philosophy.The book goes on to explore Bacon's time at Trinity College, Cambridge, where he studied law and developed his interest in science and philosophy. The authors examine his early writings and his involvement in the intellectual circles of the time, including his association with the poet and playwright, Ben Jonson.Throughout the book, Woodward and Parker provide a vivid portrait of the intellectual and cultural milieu in which Bacon lived, highlighting the key ideas and debates of the time. They also explore the political and social context of Bacon's early years, examining the courtly culture of Elizabethan England and the turbulent political climate of the early Stuart period.Overall, The Early Life of Lord Bacon is a comprehensive and engaging biography that sheds new light on the formative years of one of the most important figures in English history. It will be of interest to anyone interested in the history of science, philosophy, or politics, as well as to those interested in the life and work of Francis Bacon himself.1902. This little volume is mainly argumentative, and in all prolonged arguments, some points may be considered strong while others are weak. The general case presented within may be powerful enough to carry strong evidence to the unprejudiced. The author states he has many expressions of doubt, uncertainty and speculation found in this sketch. He reminds Baconians and everyone else that Lord Bacon had a youth as well as old age.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: 1162589566
• ISBN13: 9781162589565
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 126 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.3" x 11.0"