The political mischiefs of popery: or, Arguments demonstrating, I. That the romish religion ruines all those countries where 'tis establish'd. : II. That it occasions the loss of above 200 millions of livres or 16 millions sterling, per an. to France in particular. III. That if popery were abolished in France, that kingdom would become incomparably more rich and populous; and the King's revenues would advance above 100 millions of livres, or 8 millions sterling per annum. IV. That it is impossible that France should ever be re-established, whilst popery is their national religion. /
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Ridpath, George,-1726,translator.
Hayhurst, Robert J.,former owner.StEdNL
Ickwell-Bury Library,former owner.StEdNL
London: : Sold by J. Harris, at the Harrow in Little Britain.,
1698..
"Translators letter to the book-seller" signed: G. Ridpath.
An uncommon study of the political and financial costs of Catholicism, specifically related to the French experience, by a Frenchman who fled to England after the revocation of the Edict of Nantes. As is highlighted by the translator Scottish journalist George Ridpath (d. 1726) in his prefatory "Letter to the book-seller", the intention of the text is to "stir up the kings and princes of the earth to hate the Whore, and burn her flesh with fire".
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Wing (2nd ed.)
Bookplate of "Robert J Hayhurst" on the front pastedown. Red inkstamp of "Ickwell-Bury Library" on the recto of the front free endpaper.
Contemporary panelled calf, contrasting morocco, lettering piece in gilt.
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