Francis Bacon's Speech Against Dueling

Francis Bacon's Speech Against Dueling is a book that contains a speech delivered by the renowned philosopher and statesman Francis Bacon in the early 17th century. In this speech, Bacon argues against the practice of dueling, which was a common way for individuals to settle disputes at the time. The book discusses the dangers and immorality of dueling, and Bacon offers a compelling argument for why it should be abolished. He also provides historical examples of the negative consequences of dueling, including the deaths of prominent figures and the destabilization of societies. The book is a powerful condemnation of the practice of dueling and serves as an important historical document on the subject.THIS 18 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The World's Best Orations from the Earliest Period to the Present Time V1, by Francis Bacon. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 141790254X.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.