An edition of Vindiciæ contra tyrannos, a defence of liberty against tyrants, or, Of the lawful power of the prince over the people, and of the people over the prince
(1689)
Vindiciæ contra tyrannos, a defence of liberty against tyrants, or, Of the lawful power of the prince over the people, and of the people over the prince
being a treatise
by Hubert Languet
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Despotism, Duties, Great Britain Civil War, 1642-1649, History, Kings and rulers, Political sciencePlaces
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Vindiciæ contra tyrannos, a defence of liberty against tyrants, or, Of the lawful power of the prince over the people, and of the people over the prince: being a treatise
1689, Printed for Richard Baldwin
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(from t.p.): Questions discussed in this treatise: I. Whether subjects are bound and ought to obey princes, if they command that which is against the law of God
II. Whether it be lawful to resist a prince which doth infring [sic] the law of God, or ruine the Church, by whom, how, and how far it is lawful
III. Whether it be lawful to resist a prince which doth oppress or ruine a publick state, and how far such resistance may be extended, by whom, how, and by what right, or law it is permitted
IV. Whether neighbour princes or states may be, or are bound by law, to give succours to the subjects of other princes, afflicted for the cause of true religion, or oppressed by manifest tyranny.
Edition Notes
Marginal notes.
Also attributed to Theodore Beza, and to Duplessis-Mornay. Cf. Languet, H. A defence of liberty against tyrants.
Translation of Vindiciæ contra tyrannos.
The translation has been attributed to William Walker. Cf. Halkett and Laing.
Reproduction of original in Huntington Library.
Wing L416
Arber's Term cat. II 257
Available electronically as part of Early English books online.
Microfilm. Ann Arbor, Mich. : University Microfilms, 1975. 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm. (Early English books, 1641-1700 ; 569:9)
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