The works of Francis Bacon

★ 3.7 avg 1813 votes 97 reviews 3796 want to read

About this book

Francis Bacon, 1st Viscount St Alban, KC (22 January 1561 – 9 April 1626) was an English philosopher, statesman, scientist, lawyer, jurist, author, and pioneer of the scientific method. He served both as Attorney General and Lord Chancellor of England. Although his political career ended in disgrace, he remained extremely influential through his works, especially as philosophical advocate and practitioner of the scientific method during the scientific revolution.

3.7 ★★★★☆ average of 2 sources · 1813 votes
Open Library 3.0 1
1★2★3★4★5★
Goodreads 3.7 1813

97 reviews · 3,796 want to read · 145 reading now

Reader Profile

Enjoyment74Difficulty100Influence66Popularity51Classic100

3.7/5 · 1813 readers · 15 pages · ≈ 17 min · Demanding

How long does it take to read The works of Francis Bacon?

About ≈ 17 min — 15 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.Typical novel≈ 5 h 56 mThe works of Francis Bacon~17 min

How many pages is The works of Francis Bacon?

15 pages in its most-read edition.Typical novel320The works of Francis Bacon15

What genre is The works of Francis Bacon?

It sits on the Science, Philosophy, Biography & Memoir shelves.

Is The works of Francis Bacon in the public domain?

Yes — it is free to read and share.

Who are the main characters in The works of Francis Bacon?

The main characters include Francis Bacon (1561-1626).

Where does The works of Francis Bacon take place?

It is set in England.

Who wrote The works of Francis Bacon?

Francis Bacon.

Where can I read The works of Francis Bacon online for free?

It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library. Open Library

Setting England Characters Francis Bacon (1561-1626)