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Languet, Hubert. Vindiciae contra tyrannos: a defence of liberty against tyrants. Or, of the lawfull power of the prince over the people, and of the people over the prince. : Being a treatise written in Latin and French by Junius Brutus, and translated out of both into English. 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 lawfull to resist a prince which doth infringe the law of God ... by whom, how, and how farre it is lawfull. III. Whether it be lawfull to resist a prince which doth oppresse or ruine a publique state, and how farre such resistance may be extended ... 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 to the cause of true religion, or oppressed by manifest tyranny

Creator
Languet, Hubert, 1518-1581
Date
1648
Media Format
Printed text
Location
London England
Reference ID
214250
Caption
London : Printed by Matthew Simmons, and Robert Ibbitson, in Smithfield, neer the Queens-head Tavern, 1648
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Lilburne, John. Regall tyrannie discovered: or, A discourse, shewing that all lawfull (approbational) instituted power by God amongst men, is by common agreement, and mutual consent. : ... In which is also punctually declared, the tyrannie of the kings of England, from the dayes of William the invader and robber, and tyrant, alias the Conqueror, to this present King Charles, ... Out of which is drawn a discourse, occasioned by the tyrannie and injustice inflicted by the Lords, upon that stout-faithful-lover of his country, and constant sufferer for the liberties thereof, Lieut. Col. John Lilburn, now prisoner in the Tower. ...

Creator
Lilburne, John, 1614?-1657
Date
printed anno Dom. 1647
Media Format
Printed text
Location
London England
Reference ID
L2172
Caption
London : [s.n.], printed anno Dom. 1647
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