Arrange the following works of Francis Bacon in chronological order of publication:

1. A. The Advancement of Learning
2. B. De Augmentis Scientiarum
3. C. Novum Organum
4. D. New Atlantis
5. E. The History of the Reign of King Henry VII

1. AA, C, E, B, D
2. BC, A, B, E, D
3. CA, B, E, D, C
4. DE, D, C, A, B

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Correct answer: A. A, C, E, B, D

Explanation

The Advancement of Learning (1605) → Novum Organum (1620) → History of Henry VII (1622) → De Augmentis Scientiarum (1623, the enlarged Latin Advancement) → New Atlantis (posthumous, 1626/27).