Observations concerning the original and various forms of government as described, viz. 1st. Upon Aristotles politiques. 2d. Mr. Hobbs's Laviathan. 3d. Mr. Milton against Salmatius. 4th. Hugo Grotius De jure bello. 5th. Mr. Hunton's Treatise of monarchy, or the nature of a limited or mixed monarchy / by the learned Sir R. Filmer, Barronet ; to which is added the power of kings ; with directions for obedience to government in dangerous and doubtful times.

Severall speeches delivered at a conference concerning the power of Parliament, to proeeed [sic] against their King for misgovernment. In which is stated: I. That government by blood is not by law of nature, or divine, but only by humane and positive laws of every particular common-wealth, and may upon just causes be altered. II. The particular forme of monarchies and kingdomes, and the different laws whereby they are to be obtained, holden and governed ... III. The great reverence and respect due to kings, ... IV. The lawfulnesse of proceeding against princes: ... V. The coronation of princes, ... VI. What is due to onely succession by birth, and what interest or right an heire apparent hath to the crown, ... VII. How the next in succession by propinquity of blood, have often times been put back by the common-wealth, ... VIII. Divers other examples out of the states of France and England, for proofe that the next in blood are sometimes put back from succession, ... IX. What are the principall points which a common-wealth ought to respect in admitting or excluding their king, wherein is handled largely also of the diversity of religions, and other such causes.

Parsons, Robert, 1546-1610, attributed name.

[2], 70, 73-80 p.By William Allen, Sir Francis Englefield, and others. "Robert Persons [Parsons], wh...

An answer by letter to a worthy gentleman who desired of a divine some reasons by which it might appeare how inconsistent presbyteriall government is with monarchy. In which the platforme of that government is briefly delineated, with the tenents and suitable practices thereof. And withall it is demonstrated, that it is inconsistent with any government whatsoever; is full of faction, sedition and treason; an enemy to all peace, domesticall, neighbourly, brotherly, &c. against soveraigne authority, authority of all iudges, and iudicatories, entrenching upon all so farre, as there can be no liberty of person, trade, commerce or propriety, but at their pleasure who bear sway therein.

Maxwell, John, 1590?-1647.

January 1644

[2], 78 p.Attributed to John Maxwell.Place of publication and printer's name from Madan.Annotation o...

King of kings, or, The soveraignty of Salus Populi, over all kings, princes, and powers whatsoever likewise, divers clear, solid and sober arguments and reasons against the claims of Charls Stuart, or any of that race to the government of England, &c. : proving also that its treason in him, so in his siders with , and seconders, to attempt it under what specious pretences soever : lastly, making it good against all opposers, that his Highness the Lord Protector, hath a true and undeniable right to the government of England / written on purpose to satisfie the judgements and consciences of all sorts, whether religious or royalist or any other adversary whatsoever, about the great and weighty questions of this time, viz. who it is that hath right to the government, &c., and thereby to check all trecherous pretences and proceedings about the same, that so our country may be kept in peace and quiet : besides divers other useful passages to affect the reader.

S. H.
Hunton, Samuel.

January 1655

[8], 104 p.Dedication signed: S. H.Sometimes attributed to Samuel Hunton. Cf. BM, which enters edit...

The free-holders grand inquest, touching our sovereign lord the King and his parliament. To which are added Observations upon forms of government. Together with Directions for obedience to governours in dangerous and doubtful times.

Filmer, Robert, 1588?-1653.

January 1684

"A succinct examination of the fundamentals of monarchy" mentioned on p. [iv] not included in this c...

The divine right of government:: [brace] 1. naturall, and 2. politique. More particularly of monarchie; the onely legitimate and natural spece of politique government. VVherein the phansyed state-principles supereminencing salutem populi above the Kings honour: and legitimating the erection of polarchies, the popular elections of kings and magistrates, and the authoritative and compulsive establishment of a national conformity in evangelical and Christian dutyes, rites, and ceremonies, are manifested to be groundlesse absurdities both in policy and divinity. / By Mich: Hudson.

Hudson, Michael, 1605-1648.
Stent, Peter, engraver. fl. 1640-1667,

January 1647

[36], 12, 12-19, 41-191, [3] p., [1] leaf of plates : port.The words "1. naturall, and 2. politique....

The anarchy of a limited or mixed monarchy. Or, A succinct examination of the fundamentals of monarchy, both in this and other kingdoms, as well about the right of power in kings, as of the originall or naturall liberty of the people. A question never yet disputed, though most necessary in these times.

Filmer, Robert, Sir, d. 1653.

January 1648

[8], 39, [1] p.Anonymous. Attributed to Sir Robert Filmer.Place of publication from Wing.The first l...

The free-holders grand inquest touching our Sovereign Lord the King and his Parliament to which are added observations upon forms of government : together with directions for obedience to governours in dangerous and doubtful times / by the learned Sir Robert Filmer, Knight.

Filmer, Robert, Sir, d. 1653.

372 p. in various pagings : port.After "The author's preface" follow three special title pages: Refl...

A treatise of monarchie, containing two parts:: 1. concerning monarchy in generall. 2. concerning this particular monarchy. Wherein all the maine questions occurrent in both, are stated, disputed, and determined: and in the close, the contention now in being, is moderately debated, and the readiest meanes of reconcilement proposed. Done by an earnest desirer of his countries peace.

Hunton, Philip, 1604?-1682.

January 1643

[6], 79, [1]p.Attributed to Philip Hunton.Reproduction of the original in the British Library.Annota...

The excellency of monarchical government, especially of the English monarchy wherein is largely treated of the several benefits of kingly government, and the inconvenience of commonwealths : also of the several badges of sovereignty in general, and particularly according to the constitutions of our laws : likewise of the duty of subjects, and mischiefs of faction, sedition and rebellion : in all which the principles and practices of our late commonwealths-men are considered / by Nathaniel Johnston ...

Johnston, Nathaniel, 1627-1705.

January 1686

[10], 480, [8] p.Includes bibliographical references.Errata: p. [1] at end.Advertisement: p. [2]-[8]...

Monarchy asserted to be the best, most ancient and legall form of government

Fiennes, Nathaniel, 1607 or 8-1669.
Whitlocke, Bulstrode, 1605-1675 or 6.

January 1680

[15], 112 p.Preface signed: C.C.Attributed to Nathaniel Fiennes. Cf. DNB, Watt's Bibl. Brit., BM. A...

Government described:: viz. what monarchie, aristocracie, oligarchie, and democracie, is. Together with a brief model of the government of the common-wealth, or, free-state of Ragouse. Fit for view at this present juncture of settlement. By J.S.

Streater, John, fl. 1650-1670.

8 p.J.S. = John Streater.The words "monarchie, .. democracie," are bracketed together on title page....

Federalism and David Hume\u27s Perfect Commonwealth

Jordan, Will R.
Yenor, Scott

January 2009

Alexander Hamilton bemoans, in Federalist No. 9, the disappointing record of Republican forms of gov...

Patriarcha, or, The natural power of Kings by the learned Sir Robert Filmer.

Filmer, Robert, Sir, d. 1653.

January 1680

[12], 141 p. : port.Frontispiece: engraved portrait of Charles II.Errata on p. [12].Reproduction of ...

Vers une théorie unifiée de la royauté et de l'aristocratie

Miller, Dean

January 1978

Towards a unified theory of kingship and aristocracy The study attempts to bring together the "typo...

Démocratie et monarchie chez Plutarque

TEIXEIRA, Etienne

January 1995

After having mentionned the main meanings enclosed in the word "politeia", Plutarch tells us what he...

Severall speeches delivered at a conference concerning the power of Parliament, to proeeed [sic] against their King for misgovernment. In which is stated: I. That government by blood is not by law of nature, or divine, but only by humane and positive laws of every particular common-wealth, and may upon just causes be altered. II. The particular forme of monarchies and kingdomes, and the different laws whereby they are to be obtained, holden and governed ... III. The great reverence and respect due to kings, ... IV. The lawfulnesse of proceeding against princes: ... V. The coronation of princes, ... VI. What is due to onely succession by birth, and what interest or right an heire apparent hath to the crown, ... VII. How the next in succession by propinquity of blood, have often times been put back by the common-wealth, ... VIII. Divers other examples out of the states of France and England, for proofe that the next in blood are sometimes put back from succession, ... IX. What are the principall points which a common-wealth ought to respect in admitting or excluding their king, wherein is handled largely also of the diversity of religions, and other such causes.

Parsons, Robert, 1546-1610, attributed name.

[2], 70, 73-80 p.By William Allen, Sir Francis Englefield, and others. "Robert Persons [Parsons], wh...

An answer by letter to a worthy gentleman who desired of a divine some reasons by which it might appeare how inconsistent presbyteriall government is with monarchy. In which the platforme of that government is briefly delineated, with the tenents and suitable practices thereof. And withall it is demonstrated, that it is inconsistent with any government whatsoever; is full of faction, sedition and treason; an enemy to all peace, domesticall, neighbourly, brotherly, &c. against soveraigne authority, authority of all iudges, and iudicatories, entrenching upon all so farre, as there can be no liberty of person, trade, commerce or propriety, but at their pleasure who bear sway therein.

Maxwell, John, 1590?-1647.

January 1644

[2], 78 p.Attributed to John Maxwell.Place of publication and printer's name from Madan.Annotation o...

King of kings, or, The soveraignty of Salus Populi, over all kings, princes, and powers whatsoever likewise, divers clear, solid and sober arguments and reasons against the claims of Charls Stuart, or any of that race to the government of England, &c. : proving also that its treason in him, so in his siders with , and seconders, to attempt it under what specious pretences soever : lastly, making it good against all opposers, that his Highness the Lord Protector, hath a true and undeniable right to the government of England / written on purpose to satisfie the judgements and consciences of all sorts, whether religious or royalist or any other adversary whatsoever, about the great and weighty questions of this time, viz. who it is that hath right to the government, &c., and thereby to check all trecherous pretences and proceedings about the same, that so our country may be kept in peace and quiet : besides divers other useful passages to affect the reader.

S. H.
Hunton, Samuel.

January 1655

[8], 104 p.Dedication signed: S. H.Sometimes attributed to Samuel Hunton. Cf. BM, which enters edit...

The free-holders grand inquest, touching our sovereign lord the King and his parliament. To which are added Observations upon forms of government. Together with Directions for obedience to governours in dangerous and doubtful times.

Filmer, Robert, 1588?-1653.

January 1684

"A succinct examination of the fundamentals of monarchy" mentioned on p. [iv] not included in this c...

The divine right of government:: [brace] 1. naturall, and 2. politique. More particularly of monarchie; the onely legitimate and natural spece of politique government. VVherein the phansyed state-principles supereminencing salutem populi above the Kings honour: and legitimating the erection of polarchies, the popular elections of kings and magistrates, and the authoritative and compulsive establishment of a national conformity in evangelical and Christian dutyes, rites, and ceremonies, are manifested to be groundlesse absurdities both in policy and divinity. / By Mich: Hudson.

Hudson, Michael, 1605-1648.
Stent, Peter, engraver. fl. 1640-1667,

January 1647

[36], 12, 12-19, 41-191, [3] p., [1] leaf of plates : port.The words "1. naturall, and 2. politique....

The anarchy of a limited or mixed monarchy. Or, A succinct examination of the fundamentals of monarchy, both in this and other kingdoms, as well about the right of power in kings, as of the originall or naturall liberty of the people. A question never yet disputed, though most necessary in these times.

Filmer, Robert, Sir, d. 1653.

January 1648

[8], 39, [1] p.Anonymous. Attributed to Sir Robert Filmer.Place of publication from Wing.The first l...

The free-holders grand inquest touching our Sovereign Lord the King and his Parliament to which are added observations upon forms of government : together with directions for obedience to governours in dangerous and doubtful times / by the learned Sir Robert Filmer, Knight.

Filmer, Robert, Sir, d. 1653.

372 p. in various pagings : port.After "The author's preface" follow three special title pages: Refl...

A treatise of monarchie, containing two parts:: 1. concerning monarchy in generall. 2. concerning this particular monarchy. Wherein all the maine questions occurrent in both, are stated, disputed, and determined: and in the close, the contention now in being, is moderately debated, and the readiest meanes of reconcilement proposed. Done by an earnest desirer of his countries peace.

Hunton, Philip, 1604?-1682.

January 1643

[6], 79, [1]p.Attributed to Philip Hunton.Reproduction of the original in the British Library.Annota...

The excellency of monarchical government, especially of the English monarchy wherein is largely treated of the several benefits of kingly government, and the inconvenience of commonwealths : also of the several badges of sovereignty in general, and particularly according to the constitutions of our laws : likewise of the duty of subjects, and mischiefs of faction, sedition and rebellion : in all which the principles and practices of our late commonwealths-men are considered / by Nathaniel Johnston ...

Johnston, Nathaniel, 1627-1705.

January 1686

[10], 480, [8] p.Includes bibliographical references.Errata: p. [1] at end.Advertisement: p. [2]-[8]...

Monarchy asserted to be the best, most ancient and legall form of government

Fiennes, Nathaniel, 1607 or 8-1669.
Whitlocke, Bulstrode, 1605-1675 or 6.

January 1680

[15], 112 p.Preface signed: C.C.Attributed to Nathaniel Fiennes. Cf. DNB, Watt's Bibl. Brit., BM. A...

Government described:: viz. what monarchie, aristocracie, oligarchie, and democracie, is. Together with a brief model of the government of the common-wealth, or, free-state of Ragouse. Fit for view at this present juncture of settlement. By J.S.

Streater, John, fl. 1650-1670.

8 p.J.S. = John Streater.The words "monarchie, .. democracie," are bracketed together on title page....

Federalism and David Hume\u27s Perfect Commonwealth

Jordan, Will R.
Yenor, Scott

January 2009

Alexander Hamilton bemoans, in Federalist No. 9, the disappointing record of Republican forms of gov...

Patriarcha, or, The natural power of Kings by the learned Sir Robert Filmer.

Filmer, Robert, Sir, d. 1653.

January 1680

[12], 141 p. : port.Frontispiece: engraved portrait of Charles II.Errata on p. [12].Reproduction of ...

Vers une théorie unifiée de la royauté et de l'aristocratie

Miller, Dean

January 1978

Towards a unified theory of kingship and aristocracy The study attempts to bring together the "typo...

Démocratie et monarchie chez Plutarque

TEIXEIRA, Etienne

January 1995

After having mentionned the main meanings enclosed in the word "politeia", Plutarch tells us what he...

Severall speeches delivered at a conference concerning the power of Parliament, to proeeed [sic] against their King for misgovernment. In which is stated: I. That government by blood is not by law of nature, or divine, but only by humane and positive laws of every particular common-wealth, and may upon just causes be altered. II. The particular forme of monarchies and kingdomes, and the different laws whereby they are to be obtained, holden and governed ... III. The great reverence and respect due to kings, ... IV. The lawfulnesse of proceeding against princes: ... V. The coronation of princes, ... VI. What is due to onely succession by birth, and what interest or right an heire apparent hath to the crown, ... VII. How the next in succession by propinquity of blood, have often times been put back by the common-wealth, ... VIII. Divers other examples out of the states of France and England, for proofe that the next in blood are sometimes put back from succession, ... IX. What are the principall points which a common-wealth ought to respect in admitting or excluding their king, wherein is handled largely also of the diversity of religions, and other such causes.

Parsons, Robert, 1546-1610, attributed name.

[2], 70, 73-80 p.By William Allen, Sir Francis Englefield, and others. "Robert Persons [Parsons], wh...

An answer by letter to a worthy gentleman who desired of a divine some reasons by which it might appeare how inconsistent presbyteriall government is with monarchy. In which the platforme of that government is briefly delineated, with the tenents and suitable practices thereof. And withall it is demonstrated, that it is inconsistent with any government whatsoever; is full of faction, sedition and treason; an enemy to all peace, domesticall, neighbourly, brotherly, &c. against soveraigne authority, authority of all iudges, and iudicatories, entrenching upon all so farre, as there can be no liberty of person, trade, commerce or propriety, but at their pleasure who bear sway therein.

Maxwell, John, 1590?-1647.

January 1644

[2], 78 p.Attributed to John Maxwell.Place of publication and printer's name from Madan.Annotation o...

King of kings, or, The soveraignty of Salus Populi, over all kings, princes, and powers whatsoever likewise, divers clear, solid and sober arguments and reasons against the claims of Charls Stuart, or any of that race to the government of England, &c. : proving also that its treason in him, so in his siders with , and seconders, to attempt it under what specious pretences soever : lastly, making it good against all opposers, that his Highness the Lord Protector, hath a true and undeniable right to the government of England / written on purpose to satisfie the judgements and consciences of all sorts, whether religious or royalist or any other adversary whatsoever, about the great and weighty questions of this time, viz. who it is that hath right to the government, &c., and thereby to check all trecherous pretences and proceedings about the same, that so our country may be kept in peace and quiet : besides divers other useful passages to affect the reader.

S. H.
Hunton, Samuel.

January 1655

[8], 104 p.Dedication signed: S. H.Sometimes attributed to Samuel Hunton. Cf. BM, which enters edit...

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