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Скачать книгу (размер 4 400 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 864) Аннотация: This authoritative edition was originally published in the acclaimed Oxford Authors series under the general editorship of Frank Kermode. It brings together an extensive collection of Bacon's writing — the major prose in full, together with sixteen other pieces not otherwise available — to give the essence of his work and thinking. Although he had a distinguished career as a lawyer and statesman,…
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