Three weekes observations of the states countries especially Holland, [ca. 1640].

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Felltham, Owen, 1602?-1668. Three weekes observations of the states countries especially Holland, [ca. 1640].

Three weekes observations of the states countries especially Holland, [ca. 1640].

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/702173966

Manuscript on paper, in a single secretary hand, of this Englishman's description of the land and people of the Low Countries, including comments upon their character, fashion, diet, work habits, and religious and political practices. The government is described as "a democracy, and there had need be many to rule such a rabble of rude ones"(p. 29). Includes a disapproving commentary on the relationship of religion to the state: "Whosoever disturbs the civill governement is lyable to punishment, but the decrees of heaven anyone may breake, by professing what false religion he will"(p. 32).

1 v. (60 p.) ; 21 x 16 cm.

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