Curia Politiae: or, The Apologies of severall Princes: Justifying to the world Their most Eminent Actions, by the strength of Reason, And the most Exact Rules of policie. Written in French by the acurate Pen of Monsieur de Scudery, Governour of Nostre-Dame. And now faithfully Render'd into English. With the Figures of many Emperors and Kings.
SCUDÃRY, Georges.
- Publisher: London: Printed for Humphrey Moseley, 1654
- Date published: 1654
First edition in English, following publication in French in 1647. The author presents the history and achievements of several leaders including French, English, Spanish, and Swedish monarchs, alongside Tamerlane, Mehmed II, and Suleiman II. This copy is the first issue, with the dedication leaf "to true honor and renown", afterwards cancelled following the Restoration in 1660 with a dedication to King Charles. ESTC R17187; Wing S2141. Folio (276 x 170 mm). Contemporary calf, early red morocco label, new endpapers to style. Engraved title page, 11 portraits. Complete with imprimatur leaf. Slight wear at extremities, minor superficial splits to joints, slight staining at head of title page and plates. A very good copy.
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