Francis Bacon's Holy War

Francis Bacon's Holy War is a book written by W. F. C. Wigston that explores the life and work of the famous philosopher and statesman Francis Bacon. The book delves into Bacon's views on religion, politics, and war, and how they influenced his writings and actions during his lifetime. Wigston examines Bacon's belief in the importance of a strong and unified Christian church, and how this belief led him to advocate for a holy war against the Ottoman Empire. The book also explores Bacon's ideas on the role of the state in society, and how he believed that the state should use its power to promote the common good. Overall, Francis Bacon's Holy War provides a fascinating look into the mind of one of history's most influential thinkers, and how his ideas continue to shape our world today.THIS 22 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Francis Bacon: Poet, Prophet, Philosopher, by W. F. C. Wigston. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766130703.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.