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)

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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)

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Printed for Richard Baldwin
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Pages
164

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Subjects

Despotism, Duties, Great Britain Civil War, 1642-1649, History, Kings and rulers, Political science

Places

Great Britain

Times

Civil War, 1642-1649
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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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Early English books, 1641-1700 -- 569:9.
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Vindiciae contra tyrannos, a defence of liberty against tyrants, Of the lawful power of the prince over the people, and of people over the prince, Vindiciae contra tyrannos, a defence of liberty against tyrants., Of the lawful power of the prince over the people, and of people over the prince.

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Microform
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[4], 164 p.
Number of pages
164

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