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1706 Francis Bacon English ESSAYS Political Philosophy Law Queen Elizabeth Clark Some books should be tasted, some devoured, but only a few should be chewed and digested thoroughly. Francis Bacon Francis Bacon was one of the most famous English philosophers and scientists of the Renaissance. While most of his work deals with discovery, scientific method, and the scientific revolution, he did lean strongly toward Puritanism in his personal devotion. The Essays of Bacon was a collection of personal theories covering a wide variety of topics dealing with human emotion such as death, revenge, parenting, marriage vs single life, love and envy, atheism vs religion, nobility, wealth and riches, gardening, social factions, anger, and many more. The Essays was the origin to many well-known proverbs and aphorisms such as: If the Hill will not come to Mahomet, Mahomet will go to the hill . ( Of Boldness ) This 1706 edition of The Essays contains Bacon s essay on Queen Elizabeth. Item number: #22213 Price: $599 BACON, Francis The essays, or councils, civil and moral London : Printed by H. Clark, for R. Chiswell…, 1706. Details: Collation: Complete with all pages o Essays [10], 167, [9], 21, [1] o Wisdom of the Ancients [10], 101, [1] References: Allibone, v.1, p.90 Provenance: Bookplate Christopher Thomson Language: English Binding: Leather; tight and secure Size: ~7.75in X 4.75in (19.5cm x 12cm) Our Guarantee: Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide. Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation! 22213 Photos available upon request. N° de ref. del artículo 22213
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Título: The essays, or councils, civil and moral
Editorial: H. Clark, for R. Chiswell
Año de publicación: 1706
Encuadernación: Hardcover
Condición: Near Fine