The holy court in five tomes : the first treating of motives, which should excite men of quality to Christian perfection: the second of the prelate, souldier, statesman and lady: the third of maxims of Christianity against prophaneness, divided into three parts, viz. divinity, government of this life, and state of the other world: the fourth containing the command of reason over the passions: the fifth containing the lives of the most famous and illustrious courtiers; taken both out of the Old and New Testament, and other modern authors /
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English French |
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London :
Printed for John Williams ...,
1678.
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| Edition: | The fourth edition. |
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| Item Description: | Translation of: La cour sainte. Signatures: [pi]³ a-b⁴ c² A-5R⁴ [$2 signed] Title page in red and black; title vignettes; added engraved title pages; numerous engraved portraits; initials; head and tail pieces; sidenotes. Tomes 2-5 have separate title pages, with date 1677. Numerous errors in pagination. Dedicatory letter of fourth tome signed: Thomas Hawkins. At end, with special title page: The angel of peace to all Christian princes. |
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| Physical Description: | [26], 841, [3], 841-855, [14] p. : ill., ports. ; 36 cm. (fol. in 4s) |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Place of Publication: | England -- London. |