Standing armies standing evils, : and prov'd to be foreign to the nature, spirit, and genius of the old English constitution, and absolutely contrary to the principles of the famous revolution, and the liberties of mankind. /
Trenchard, John,1662-1723.
Denholm, James Stewart,Sir,1744-1839,former owner.StEdNL: 2.1073(9)
London: : Printed by T. Free for Old Lady England, near the Wooden Shoes and Halbert in Marshal-Court, Duke's Place,,
1749..
First published in 1698 under title: A short history of standing armies.
Imprint is fictitious. (ESTC)
First leaf contains title page (verso blank); pages iii-iv contain The Englishman's prayer; text begins on page 9.
ESTC
Bound in a volume with the armorial bookplate of Sir James Stewart Denholm Baronet of Coltness & Westshiel on front pastedown.
Great Britain. Army
Standing army