The Memoires of the Duke of Rohan : or, a Faithful Relation of the Most Remarkable Occurrences in France; Especially Concerning Those of the Reformed Churches There. From the Death of Henry the Great, Until the Peace Made With Them, in June, 1629.(bound together with) Divers Politique Discourses on the Duke of Rohan Made at Several Times Upon Sever Occasions Written Originally in French and now Render'd into English by G.B., Esq.

Rohan, Henri, Duc de

Published by Printed by E. M. for Gabriel Bedell and Thomas Collins; Printed by Thomas Ratcliffe for G. Bedell and T. Collins., London, 1660

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The two volumes bound together as issued. (i-vii), 1-244, (i-xvi), (i-iv), 1-70.First edition in English, translated by George Bridges. Wing R1867, R1865. Full leather binding, newer spine and some leather has been pieced onto the front cover. Hole and small tear on front fly leaf. Some underlining and notes in text, but very readable. Clean, tight copy. Henri de Rohan (1579-1638), Duke of Rohan and Prince of Leon, was a French soldier, writer and leader of the Huguenots, members of the Protestant Reformed Church in France. These memoirs, first published in France in 1644, deal mainly with the civil wars between the Royalist and the Huguenots during the reign of Louis XIII. Seller Inventory # 016741

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Title: The Memoires of the Duke of Rohan : or, a ...

Publisher: Printed by E. M. for Gabriel Bedell and Thomas Collins; Printed by Thomas Ratcliffe for G. Bedell and T. Collins., London

Publication Date: 1660

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Collectible-Very Good

Edition: First Edition of This Translation