Books by Francis Bacon
The History of the Reign of Henry VII
by Francis Bacon
Bacon is the first writer to get into Henry VII’s mind and under his skin. He intends the book to be true to life – it’s not a hagiography
Interviews where books by Francis Bacon were recommended
The best books on Henry VII, recommended by Thomas Penn
He was the Machiavelli of English kings – a chancer and usurper with a highly dubious claim to the throne. But Henry VII ruled for 25 years and founded a dynasty. His biographer, Thomas Penn, tells us how he did it
