The Essays of Francis Bacon

Born in London in 1561, Francis Bacon became a noted lawyer, statesman, philosopher, and essayist. He is studied by constitutional historians for his powerful speeches in Parliament, famous trials, and stint as lord chancellor to James I. Bacon?s ambition to create a new system to replace Aristotelian philosophy was his legacy for later scientists and rationalists. Master of the English tongue, he is remembered in literary circles for the sharp worldly wisdom of a few dozen essays, which are presented here.