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In 1594 Henry IV succeeded in defusing a peasant uprising by assuring them that extortions and abusive taxes on the part of the nobility would be curbed. This pamphlet lists the limitations of the tax privileges which had been given to the Challo Sainct Mas family in respect to the growing and importation of wine. ; Electronic reproduction; 8 p. ; 17 cm. (4to)

Edict of the King concerning the state of France's foreign relations. ; Electronic reproduction ; [8] p. ; 16 cm.

[2], 5, [1] p. ; Printer's name from STC (2d ed.). ; Reproduction of original in the Lambeth Palace Library.

Decree against Guillaume Pingre, a bankrupt person, who attempted to defraud the French government of monies due. The Arrest contains warnings to others in similar financial difficulties. This represents an early civil attempt to control bankruptcies. ; Electronic reproduction ; 1 p. l., 10 [1] p. ; 16 cm.

Interesting legislation relating to the arts and professions throughout France, gild legislation, rights of workers, controls, etc. ; Electronic reproduction ; 66 p. ; 16 cm.

Between 1589 and 1594 Spain had been behind much of the opposition to Henry IV. In fact Spain advised the Guise faction and thus the Holy League and supported them financially. But Henry had, until the end of 1594 not declared war against Spain. In January 1595, however, he felt the time was right to make a declaration of war. This pamphlet is a notice of that declaration. Variant of Duvall entry 548. ; Electronic reproduction; 7 [1] p. ; 17 cm. (4to)

Between 1589 and 1594 Spain had been behind much of the opposition to Henry IV. In fact Spain advised the Guise faction and thus the Holy League and supported them financially. But Henry had, until the end of 1594 not declared war against Spain. In January 1595, however, he felt the time was right to make a declaration of war. This pamphlet is a notice of that declaration. Faict à Paris le dixseptiesme iour de Iannuier, 1595. ; Electronic reproduction; 8 p. ; 16 cm. (4to)

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)

This is the first pamphlet in a collection of Declarations, Edicts, etc. reprinted by Antoine Estienne for the government in 1644. Each reprinted pamphlet constitutes a confirmation of tolerance for the Protestant religion in France. These evidently were issued again to quell any Huguenot fears upon the death of Louis XIII. This first pamphlet is a reprint of the Edict of Nantes of 1589. ; Electronic reproduction ; 54, [8] pages ; 17 cm.

Regulations governing the powers of the governors and other provincial officials; pronounced because of abuse and corruption. "A Chaalons en Parlement, le neufiesme Mars, mil cinq cens quattre vingts & treize." ; Electronic reproduction; [16] p. ; 16 cm. (4to)

Funeral sermon by Suarez de Sainte-Marie, Bishop of Seez and Chaplain to Marie de Medicis, in which the personal traits of Henry IV are evoked as well as historical episodes. Interesting for contemporary description of Paris, Henry's political role, the Cleves affair, the Venetian struggle, the Edict of Nantes, etc. ; Electronic reproduction ; 39, [1] p. ; 17 cm.

Henry IV congratulates the lieutenant-general of the French forces in Dauphiny, Dornano, upon his victory against the Spanish at Laon. He cites details of the engagement. During 1594 Henry IV focused on consolidating his position among his own people. It was not until 1595 that he made a formal declaration of war against Spain. Dated 18 June, 1594. ; Electronic reproduction; 13, [3] p. ; 15 cm. (4to)

After the King's abjuration in July, 1593, it nevertheless took him until March 22, 1594 to enter Paris as the King. This pamphlet pronounces an Edict of 30 March 1594 revoking previous legislation which had been enacted to damage the person of Henry IV and impede the execution of his laws and decrees. ; Electronic reproduction; 8 p. ; 17 cm. (4to)