Francis Bacon , commonly regarded as one of the founders of the Scientific Revolution, exerted a powerful influence on the intellectual development of the modern world. Clearly and beautifully written, this biography brings out the richness, scope, and greatness of Bacon's work and draws together the many colorful threads of an extraordinarily brilliant and many-sided mind. Photos.
Francis Bacon , commonly regarded as one of the founders of the Scientific Revolution, exerted a powerful influence on the intellectual development of the modern world. Clearly and beautifully written, this biography brings out the richness, scope, and greatness of Bacon's work and draws together the many colorful threads of an extraordinarily brilliant and many-sided mind. Photos.