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Francis Bacon
Essays [PDF ebook]
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It is virtually impossible to overstate the impact of Francis Bacon’s work on modern society. As the creator of the scientific method, he paved the way for thousands of important discoveries. In this interesting volume of essays, Bacon takes on topics ranging from travel to family life, offering his unique viewpoint and nuggets of philosophical wisdom.

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Language English ● Format PDF ● Pages 180 ● ISBN 9781776538584 ● Publisher The Floating Press ● Published 2014 ● Downloadable 6 times ● Currency EUR ● ID 3242934 ● Copy protection Adobe DRM

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