The Winding Stair: Sir Francis Bacon, His Rise And Fall
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Daphne Du Maurier
Binding: Hardback
Published: Doubleday, 1976
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Light wear and tear to the edges of dust jacket, some pages very lightly foxed
This historical biography chronicles the tumultuous life of Sir Francis Bacon, a pivotal figure in English history. It uncovers the intricate political landscape of the Elizabethan and Jacobean eras, detailing Bacon's ascent through the ranks of power and his eventual dramatic downfall. Du Maurier presents a compelling narrative that illuminates the complexities of ambition, intellect, and betrayal within the corridors of power. The work illustrates the profound impact of personal choices and political machinations on one of history's most enigmatic minds.
Author: Daphne Du Maurier
Binding: Hardback
Published: Doubleday, 1976
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Light wear and tear to the edges of dust jacket, some pages very lightly foxed
This historical biography chronicles the tumultuous life of Sir Francis Bacon, a pivotal figure in English history. It uncovers the intricate political landscape of the Elizabethan and Jacobean eras, detailing Bacon's ascent through the ranks of power and his eventual dramatic downfall. Du Maurier presents a compelling narrative that illuminates the complexities of ambition, intellect, and betrayal within the corridors of power. The work illustrates the profound impact of personal choices and political machinations on one of history's most enigmatic minds.