Bacon's Essays, and Wisdom of the Ancients

This volume presents Francis Bacon’s essays alongside the Wisdom of the Ancients, utilizing material from several English editions including biographical notices, prefaces, tables, and notes. It features the modern translation of the Wisdom of the Ancients rather than the contemporary version by Sir Arthur Gorges. The text also includes the author's original 1597 dedication of his first publication to his brother, Anthony Bacon.