A most excellent hystorie, of the institution and firste beginning of Christian princes, and the originall of kingdomes
Subtitle: wherunto is annexed a treatise of peace and warre, and another of the dignitie of mariage. Very necessarie to be red, not only of all nobilitie and gentlemen, but also of euery publike persone. First written in Latin by Chelidonius Tigurinus, after translated into French by Peter Bouaisteau of Naunts in Brittaine, and now englished by Iames Chillester, Londoner. Séen and allowed according to the order appointed.
Contributors: Boaistuau, Pierre, d. 1566; Chillester, James.
Series: Early English books, 1475-1640 -- 176:1.; Early English books, 1475-1640 -- 1343:3.
Publisher: Printed by H. Bynneman dvvelling in Knightrider streat, at the signe of the Marmayd
Published: 1571
Place of publication: At London
Language: eng
Format: Microform
Number of pages: 199
Subjects: Education of princes -- Early works to 1800.; Kings and rulers -- Duties -- Early works to 1800.
Genres: Early works to 1800.
Other titles: Histoire de Chelidonius Tigurinus sur l'institution des princes chrestiens, & origine des royaumes.
Work titles: Histoire de Chelidonius Tigurinus sur l'institution des princes chrestiens, & origine des royaumes.
Notes: Chelidonius Tigurinus is probably a pseudonym.

Translation of: L'histoire de Chelidonius Tigurinus sur l'institution des princes chrestiens, & origine des royaumes.

The prologue, "A treatise of peace and war", and "Of the dignitie of mariage" are by Boaistuau.

Identified as STC 3165 on UMI microfilm reel 176.

Reproductions of the original in the Henry E. Huntington Library and Art Gallery.

Appears at reel 176 and at reel 1343 (same copy filmed twice).

STC (2nd ed.) 5113.

Available electronically as part of Early English books online.

Microfilm. Ann Arbor, Mich. : UMI, 1943, 1974. 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm. (Early English books, 1475-1640 ; 176:01, 1343:03).