""Francis Bacon's Holy War"" by W.F.C. Wigston is a book that explores the religious beliefs and political agenda of the famous philosopher and statesman Francis Bacon. The author argues that Bacon's writings reveal a deep commitment to the idea of a holy war, or a spiritual battle against the forces of evil in the world. Wigston examines Bacon's views on religion, science, and politics, and shows how they all relate to his vision of a holy war. The book also explores Bacon's influence on later thinkers and political movements, including the Puritans and the American Revolutionaries. Overall, ""Francis Bacon's Holy War"" offers a unique perspective on one of the most important figures in Western intellectual history, and sheds new light on the relationship between religion and politics in the early modern period.THIS 22 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Francis Bacon: Poet, Prophet, Philosopher, by W. F. C. Wigston. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766130703.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.