This reprint comprises the works and letters by Francis Bacon (1561–1626) in the most complete edition, which is also recognized as being the best edition, with its introductions, explanatory annotations and indexes. The introductions contain information on the history of the origins and the editions of each of the works as well as on its position as a whole among Bacon‹s works. An English translation has been added to the Latin works. The edition is rounded off with the biography of Bacon written by James Spedding.