Political maxims of the state of Holland comprehending a general view of the civil government of that republic, and the Principles on which it is founded; the Nature, Rise, and Progress of the Commerce of its Subjects, and of their true Interests with respect to all their Neighbours. By John de Witt, Pensionary of Holland. Translated from the Dutch original, which contains many curious passages not to be found in any of the French versions. To which is prefixed, historical memoirs of the two illustrious Brothers Cornelius and John de Witt
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London
printed for J. Nourse, at the Lamb, without Temple-Bar
1743, M.DCC.XLIII. [1743]
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| Collection: | Eighteenth Century Collections Online / ECCO - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
| Item Description: | 'Historical memoirs' is attributed to J. Campbell. - A translation of 'Aanwissing der heilsams politike Gronden en Maximen van de Republike van Holland', 1669, a revised and enlarged edition of 'Interest van Holland' published in 1662 without his consent, and with alterations and the addition of two chapters (hoofdstukken) and part of another work by Johan de Witt. Cf. Van der Aa, Biog. woordenb. III. (1858) p. 787-789, and Fruin, R. Aandeel van de Witt aan het 'Interest van Holland' de Grds, 1865, II, 459 (NUC). - English Short Title Catalog, T108595. - Reproduction of original from British Library. - Wrongly attributed to Jan de Witt; in fact by Pieter de la Court |
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| Physical Description: | Online-Ressource (xc,[6],420p) 8° |