The Life Of Lord Bacon (1853)

By John Campbell

Book Overview

The Life of Lord Bacon, written by John Campbell and published in 1853, is a comprehensive biography of Francis Bacon, one of the most influential philosophers and statesmen of the Elizabethan era. The book provides a detailed account of Bacon's life, from his birth in 1561 to his death in 1626, and covers his education, legal career, political achievements, and philosophical contributions.Campbell's biography explores Bacon's early life, including his education at Trinity College, Cambridge, and his legal training at Gray's Inn. The book also delves into Bacon's political career, including his service as Attorney General and Lord Chancellor of England, as well as his involvement in the court of James I.In addition to Bacon's political achievements, the book also examines his philosophical contributions, including his development of the scientific method and his ideas on the nature of knowledge and truth. Campbell provides a detailed analysis of Bacon's major works, including The Advancement of Learning and Novum Organum, and explores their impact on the development of modern science and philosophy.Overall, The Life of Lord Bacon provides a comprehensive and engaging account of one of the most influential figures of the Elizabethan era, shedding light on both his personal life and his enduring intellectual legacy.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: 1165538083
• ISBN13: 9781165538089
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"