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The resolving of conscience, upon this question, whether upon such a supposition or case, as is now usually made (The King will not discharge his trust, but is bent or seduced to subvert religion, laws, and liberties) subjects may take arms and resist? and whether that case be now ...

Ferne, H. (Henry), 1602-1662 · 1642 · Cambridge : Printed by Roger Daniel ... · 5 pictures

A 1642 Cambridge political tract by Henry Ferne, printed by Roger Daniel, arguing whether subjects may resist a king who subverts religion and laws, aimed at a learned English readership. Its pictures are historiated woodcut initials and a decorative strapwork headpiece, with a flourished capital H and L in hatched block style, and a frieze of confronting beasts between rosettes, offering designers ready models for ornamental capitals and border bands.

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