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Henry III calls the Estates General to convene at Blois, 15 November 1576. The meeting, which would be dominated by Guise, would make numerous constitutional demands while refusing grants of money to the monarch. Extremely rare La Rochelle imprint of a significant pamphlet. ; Electronic reproduction; [8] p. ; 14 cm.

According to the terms of the Peace of Monsieur, the Estates General were to be summoned. This occurred on December 6, 1576 in Blois. The pamphlet is a statement at the opening of the Estates General in which Henry promises good will and the establishment of a happier, more flourishing realm. He hopes to end religious differences but fails to mention the Huguenot problem specifically. ; Electronic reproduction; [19] p. ; 16 cm.

Edict relating to new legislation concerning payment for the employees of the state granaries and salt warehouses. ; Electronic reproduction; 13, [3] p. ; 17 cm (4to)

56, 56-61, [6] p. ; A translation of: Edict du roy sur la pacification des troubles de ce royaume: leu & publié, ledit seigneur seant en son Parlement, le 14. iour ede may, 1576. ; Publication date from STC. ; Number 56 repeated in pagination. ; Last leaf blank?. ; Reproduction of the original in the British Library.

Detailed instructions to deputies of the Estates General of 1588 covering matters of justice, religion, universities, dress, execution of ordinances, military, etc. ; Electronic reproduction ; 40 p. ; 15 cm.

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1586 reprint of a 1561 edict by Charles IX. "Donné a saint Germain en Laye au mois de lanuier l'an de grace mil cinq cens soixante & vn." ; Electronic reproduction; [8] p. ; 17 cm.

[8], 41, [3] p. ; A translation of: Gentil-homme francois. Discours politique, tres-excellent pour le temps present. ; Translator's dedication signed: Robert Ashley. ; Running title reads: A comparison betweene England and Spaine. ; The last leaf is blank. ; Identified as STC 842 on UMI microfilm reel 237. ; Reproductions of the originals in the British Library and the Henry E. Huntington Library and Art Gallery. ; Appears at reel 237 (British Library copy), and at reels 304 and 322 (Henry E. Huntington Library and Art Gallery copy, same copy filmed twice).

During the years 1581-1584 there were no "Wars". But the pressure of Catholic opposition was gradually increased. In November, 1584 the King published this "ordonnance" which abolished and revoked several previous edicts which dealt with the imposition of taxes and the creation of new offices. This action was to be taken for the welfare of the kingdom. "Faict à sainct Germain en Laye. le quatorziesme iour de Nouembre, mil cinq cens quatre vingts quatre." ; Electronic reproduction; 31 p. ; 15 cm.

Articles of pacification tendered to the Huguenots by the King and to the delegates meeting at the Estates General of Blois in 1576. The King granted a few concessions of the freedom of worship, etc., but affirmed Catholicism as the national religion. ; Electronic reproduction; 57 p. [1] p. ; 15 cm (8vo)

This pamphlet has three parts. The first part contains an account of the assassination of Henry III. The second part is a declaration by Henry IV that the Catholic Church will remain in France as is. The third part is a notice by several of the nobility that they will be loyal to Henry IV. ; Electronic reproduction; [8] p. ; 17 cm. (4to)