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A Discovrse vpon the Meanes of vvel Governing : London 1602 [Anti-Machiavel]

Gentillet, Innocent; translated by Simon Patericke.

Amsterdam: Da Capo Press / Theatrvm Orbis Terrarvm, 1969.

Reprint. Hardcover. Good with no dust jacket. Item #9269
ISBN: 902210205X

Library stamps/marks/labels/pocket, top corner well bumped, front hinge creaks, some sunning, otherwise light wear. Still serviceable and solid oversize hardcover.; Facsimile reprint of 1602 edition, London: Adam Islip. STC 11743. Original title-page reads: A Discovese vpon the meanes of vvel governing and maintaining in good peace, a kingdome, or other principalitie. Divided into three parts, namely, The Counsell, the Religion, and the Policie, which a Prince ought to hold and follow. Against Nicholas Machiavell, the Florentine. Translation of Discours sur les moyens de bien gouverner et maintenir en bonne paix un royaume ou autre principauté; called the Anti-Machiavel. First English translation of the first anti-Machiavelli work, by French Huguenot theologican opposed to monarchical absolutism. ; The English Experience: Its Record in Early Printed Books Published in Facsimile; Ex-Library; Vol. 205; 20, 374, 6 pages.

Price: $69.95