Speculum mundi, or an epittomy and abridgement of ye histories of severall of ye most famous empires monnarchies & states in ye world, [ca. 1668].

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Speculum mundi, or an epittomy and abridgement of ye histories of severall of ye most famous empires monnarchies & states in ye world, [ca. 1668].

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Manuscript on paper, in a single hand, of a collection of various leaders' biographies and descriptions of the states which they governed, including that of "Patriarchs before the flood," "Grecian Monarchie," "Turks," and a list of Popes and their shortcomings. The volume also contains a history of England which concludes with Charles II "who is now in the 19th yeare of his Reigne from the death of his father," as well as biographies of "Schoole Doctors" and "Chymists," "Wonderfull Providences," "Famous Eclipses," "Rare Comets" and "English prodegies."

1 v. (542 p.) ; 20 x 16 cm.

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According to the Canons of 1604, XLIX-LII, of the Church of England, only those persons whose faith and learning are known to their bishop are licensed to preach. Such is the case because the Anglican bishop has pastoral charge of his entire diocese, and the ministers of that diocese, and the ministers of that diocese are considered to be his assistants. From the description of Church of England licensing document, 1886. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122406060 The major mis...

Jefferye [Jeffrey], Edward, fl. ca. 1668.

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