Filmer, Robert.

Patriarcha: or the Natural Power of Kings.

London, Walter Davis, 1680. [XII],141 pp. Frontispiece (engr. portrait of Charles II). - [BOUND UP WITH:] IDEM. The free-holders grand inquest, touching our sovereign lord the king and his parliament. T o which are added observations upon forms of government. Together with directions for obedience to governours in dangerous and doubtful times. London, [1679/]1680. [XIV],88,[XII],76,[VI],72,[VI],257-346 pp. Rebound in 19th century raised & gilt tooled h.mor., sl. worn, marbled endpapers, hinges weak, first pages trimmed short.Cg.: NCBEL.I, 23383; Harmson & Laslett, 1122; Wing, F 922 & F915. - Two scarce works in one binding. The Patriarcha is known as Sir Robert Filmer's (1588-1653) most complete expression, published posthumously in 1680. The second work includes the following parts: The free-holders grand inquest (first published in 1648) / Observations upon Aristole's Politiques touching forms of government. Together with directions for obedience to government in dangerous or doubtful times / Observations concerning the original of government / The anarchy of a limited or mixed monarchy / An advertisement to the jury-men of England touching witches / A difference between an English and Hebrew witch.

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Keywords: Witchcraft History 17th century United Kingdom Witches Politics United Kingdom History Hekserij Geschiedenis 17e eeuw Engeland Heksen vervolging Politiek Groot-Brittannië Geschiedenis