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Description: New Atlantis and The Great Instauration by Francis Bacon, Jerry Weinberger This richly annotated second edition of the now-classic pairing of Bacons masterpieces, New Atlantis and The Great Instauration features the addition of other works by Bacon, including "The Idols of the Mind," "Of Unity in Religion" and "Of the True Greatness of Kingdoms and Estates," as well a Summary of the each work and Questions for the reader. Includes works new to the second edition, including "The Idols of the Mind," "Of Unity in Religion," and "Of the True Greatness of Kingdoms and Estates"Updates the layout of the previous edition with a more generous interior design, making this work more student-friendly and easier to navigate in the classroomEach work is introduced and subsequently discussed, revealing the importance of Bacons work to his contemporaries as well as to modern readersIncludes a comprehensive introduction and annotations throughout the text; as well as an appendix of Principal Dates in the Life of Sir Francis Bacon; a selected bibliography; and synopses and questions to accompany each work FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Back Cover This richly annotated second edition of the now-classic pairing of Bacons masterpieces, New Atlantis and The Great Instauration, features the addition of other works by Bacon, including The Idols of the Mind, Of Unity in Religion, and Of the True Greatness of Kingdoms and Estates, as well as a summary of each work and questions for the reader. Each work is introduced and subsequently discussed, revealing the importance of Bacons work to his contemporaries as well as to modern-day readers. The volume includes a comprehensive introduction and annotations throughout the text, as well as synopses and questions to accompany each selection. It also features an appendix of Principal Dates in the Life of Sir Francis Bacon and a selected bibliographyof works about this important historical thinker. The second edition is also updated with a generous interior layout, making this volume even more classroom-friendly with easy-to-navigate pedagogical features. Flap This richly annotated second edition of the now-classic pairing of Bacons masterpieces, New Atlantis and The Great Instauration, features the addition of other works by Bacon, including The Idols of the Mind, Of Unity in Religion, and Of the True Greatness of Kingdoms and Estates, as well as a summary of each work and questions for the reader. Each work is introduced and subsequently discussed, revealing the importance of Bacons work to his contemporaries as well as to modern-day readers. The volume includes a comprehensive introduction and annotations throughout the text, as well as synopses and questions to accompany each selection. It also features an appendix of Principal Dates in the Life of Sir Francis Bacon and a selected bibliographyof works about this important historical thinker. The second edition is also updated with a generous interior layout, making this volume even more classroom-friendly with easy-to-navigate pedagogical features. Author Biography Jerry Weinberger is Professor Emeritus of Political Science and University Distinguished Professor at Michigan State University. He received his B.A. from The University of California at Berkeley and his Ph.D. from Harvard University. He has won the MSU Teacher-Scholar Award, fellowships from the Earhart Foundation and the Institute for Educational Affairs, and has twice been a Senior Research Fellow of the NEH. He is Director of the LeFrak Forum and Co-Director of the Symposium on Science, Reason, and Modern Democracy. Among his books are Science, Faith and Politics: Francis Bacon and the Utopian Roots of the Modern Age (1985); Francis Bacons History of the Reign of King Henry the Seventh: A New Edition and Interpretive Essay (1996); and Benjamin Franklin Unmasked: On the Unity of His Moral, Religious, and Political Thought (2005). A resident of Washington, DC, he is a regular contributor to City Journal, the nations premier urban-policy magazine. Table of Contents Preface: Why a Second Edition? vii Acknowledgments ix Note on the Texts xi Principal Dates in the Life of Sir Francis Bacon xiii Introduction to the Second Edition xv The Great Instauration I Promium 2 Epistle Dedicatory 5 Preface 8 The Plan of the Work 19 The Idols of the Mind 35 Synopsis and Questions 56 New Atlantis 61 Of Unity in Religion 113 Synopsis and Questions 118 Of the True Greatness of Kingdoms and Estates 121 Synopsis and Questions 130 On Bacons New Atlantis 133 Bibliography 159 Long Description This richly annotated second edition of the now-classic pairing of Bacons masterpieces, New Atlantis and The Great Instauration, features the addition of other works by Bacon, including The Idols of the Mind, Of Unity in Religion, and Of the True Greatness of Kingdoms and Estates, as well as a summary of each work and questions for the reader. Each work is introduced and subsequently discussed, revealing the importance of Bacons work to his contemporaries as well as to modern-day readers. The volume includes a comprehensive introduction and annotations throughout the text, as well as synopses and questions to accompany each selection. It also features an appendix of Principal Dates in the Life of Sir Francis Bacon and a selected bibliographyof works about this important historical thinker. The second edition is also updated with a generous interior layout, making this volume even more classroom-friendly with easy-to-navigate pedagogical features. Details ISBN1119097983 Short Title NEW ATLANTIS & THE GRT INSTAUR Series Crofts Classics Language English Edition 2nd ISBN-10 1119097983 ISBN-13 9781119097983 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 2016 Author Jerry Weinberger Pages 184 Edited by Jerry Weinberger NZ Release Date 2016-05-20 Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd Edition Description 2nd edition Publication Date 2016-05-27 Imprint Wiley-Blackwell Place of Publication Hoboken Replaces 9780882951263 Alternative 9781119098027 DEWEY 192 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education US Release Date 2016-05-27 AU Release Date 2016-05-19 Country of Publication United Kingdom UK Release Date 2016-05-27 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:136209251;

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