A discovrse vpon the meanes of wel governing and maintaining in good peace, a kingdome, or other principalitie. Divided into three parts, namely, The Counsell, the Religion, and the Policie, vvhich a Prince ought to hold and follow. Against Nicholas Machiavel the Florentine. Translated into English by Simon Patericke.

Author
Gentillet, Innocent, approximately 1535-1588 [Browse]
Format
Book
Language
English
Published/​Created
London, Printed by Adam Islip, 1608.
Description
[20], 373, [3] pages ; 27 cm. (2⁰).

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Subject(s)
Tr
Notes
  • A translation of: Gentillet, Innocent. Discours, sur les moyens de bien gouverner et maintenir en bonne paix un royaume ou autre principauté.
  • A reply to: Machiavelli, Niccolò. Il principe.
Binding note
  • Princeton copy 2 Title on spine: Discours of government against Machiauel.
  • Princeton copy 1 Contemporary blind paneled calf; rebacked.
Provenance
Princeton copy 1 Armorial bookplate 'Wittersham House.'
Source acquisition
Princeton copy 1 Gift; Sidney Lapidus, Princeton Class of 1959, 2021.
References
  • ESTC S121101
  • STC (2nd ed.) 11744
Other title(s)
Discours of government against Machiavel.
OCLC
4370446
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