Francis Bacon The Temper of a Man Author:Catherine Drinker Bowen Throughout history Francis Bacon has remained an enigma. His profound contribution to philosophy, science and law is peculiarly offset by his impeachment for corruption when Lord Chancellor of England, In Bowen's notable biography...Bacon was introduced as the shrewd and ambitious rival of Sir Edward Coke. Now he occupies the center of the stag... more »e as Mrs. Bowen explores the dramatic circumstances of his life and times, and the power and luxury of the courts of Queen Elizabeth and James I.« less