Cottoni posthuma [[electronic resource] ] : divers choice pieces of that renovvned antiquary Sir Robert Cotton, knight and baronet, preserved from the injury of time, and expos'd to public light, for the benefit of posterity, / / by J.H. Esq

• Autore: Cotton Robert, Sir, <1571-1631.>
• Pubblicazione: London, : Printed by Francis Leach, for Henry Seile over against St. Dunstans Church in Fleetestreet, 1651
• Descrizione fisica: [8], 351, [5], 27, [1] p
• Soggetto topico: Ambassadors; Prerogative, Royal - England; Wager of battle
• Soggetto geografico: Great Britain Politics and government 1603-1714 Early works to 1800
• Persona (resp. second.): HowellJames <1594?-1666, >
• Note generali: J.H. = James Howell, who signs the editor's dedication.; Signatures: A⁴ B-Z [par.]-² A.; Consists of 17 pieces; each, except the first, has a separate title page dated 1651.; Includes "The danger wherein this kingdome now standeth, and the remedy", not mentioned in list of contents at end of "To the reader".; Leaf [par.]1 is blank except for a leaf on recto.; "A short view of the long life and reign of Henry the Third" has separate Wing and Thomason numbers, and separate pagination and register, with imprint "printed by William Bentley, for William Shears". However, this edition was apparently never issued separately.; Annotation on Thomason copy: "Aprill 30".; Reproduction of original in the Henry E. Huntington Library.
• Nota di contenuto: A relation of proceedings against ambassadors who have miscarried themselves, and exceeded their commission -- That the kings of England have been pleased usually to consult with their peers in the great council, and commons in Parliament, of marriage, peace, and war -- That the soveraigns person is required in the great councells, or assemblies of the state, as well at the consultations as at the couclusions [sic] -- A discourse of the lawfullnes of combats to be performed in the presence of the king, or the constable and marshall of England -- A breif [sic] abstract of the question of precedencie between England and Spaine -- A remonstrance of the treaties of amity and marriage ... of the house of Austria and Spain, with the Kings of England, to advance themselves to the monarchy of Europe. ; Twenty four arguments, whether it be more expedient to suppress popish practises against the due allegeance of his majesty. By the strict executions touching Jesuits and seminary priests? or to restrain them to close prisons, during life, if no reformation follow? -- The manner and meanes how the kings of England have from time to time supported and repaired their estates -- An answer to certain arguments ..., to prove that ecclesiastical lawes, ought to be enacted by temporal men -- The argument made by the command of the House of Commons ... concerning the libertie of every freeman -- A speech delivered in the lower house of Parliament assembled at Oxford: in the first year of the reign of King Charles I -- A speech made by Sir Rob. Cotton ... touching the alteration of coyne -- The danger wherein this kingdome now standeth, and the remedy.
• Sommario/riassunto: eebo-0018
• Titolo autorizzato: Cottoni posthuma
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 996387953103316
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. di Salerno