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Review of the ills of the time, both political and social. The author is critical of the social critics who fail to improve any bad situation. ; Electronic reproduction ; 16 p. ; 17 cm.

One in a series of pamphlets in which "L'Accouchee" listens to the gossip of others who surround her bed as they talk of the political and social conditions in France. This tract treats the subject of religion. Written in the first person from the point of view of one of those who is "babbling." ; Electronic reproduction ; 16 p. ; 16 cm.

Penetrating satire on conditions in France. The author discusses Maitre Guillaume, the theatre, Spanish affairs, the court, etc. ; Electronic reproduction ; 11 p. ; 17 cm.

The third in a series of social and political satires concerning the events in France. ; Electronic reproduction ; 32 p. ; 16 cm.

Detailed survey of events of the period: the court life, the leaders, the social and political events, the role of politicians, the plight of the people, etc. The country suffers from disunity and poor harvests, unemployment, the attitude of the nobility. ; Electronic reproduction ; 75 p. ; 16 cm.

Despite the establishment of peace in France there are many conflicting undercurrents undermining the realm. ; Electronic reproduction ; 15 p. : 17 cm.

Satire deriding the so-called reforms which plague the country instead of helping. ; Electronic reproduction ; 23 p. ; 17 cm.

The ""Scourge of the Slanderers"" is a vehement pamphlet expressing indignation at the ills of the time. It contains references to current scandals, the Princes, Montmorency and Chabannes, etc. Caption title. ; Electronic reproduction ; 32 p. ; 17 cm.

This is the second in a series of satirical pamphlets which poke fun at the religious and political conditions in France. The situation for the conversation is again, the "gossip" which surrounds "l'acouchee." The specific topic of conversation concerns the three estates. ; Electronic reproduction ; 32 p. ; 16 cm.

This "facetious discourse" uses the work of the artisans of Croustelle, a "bourg" of Poitiers as a metaphor for the political, social, and religious conditions of the time. The author employs the word "tourneur" in a double sense. First, the "tourneur" is an artisan. Second, the "tourneur" is one who vacillates from one position to another, i.e. the Catholic-Huguenot, the Huguenot-Catholic, the pro-King, anti-King, etc. ; Electronic reproduction ; 14, [1] p. ; 17 cm.

This list of grievances was presented to the King on behalf of all three of the Estates meeting in Paris for the meeting of the Estates General in 1614. Some of the grievances include the collection of the gabelle and other taxes, the role of the Provost of Merchandise, the status of Farmers, renters, etc. and the treatment of general civil and economic legislation. ; Electronic reproduction ; 42 p. ; 17 cm.

Advice and petition of "six Paysans" addressed to the Estates General. The petitions consist of 56 articles which cover religion, taxation, system of justice, the French system of government, the army, Jews, foreign policy, esp. with Italy and Spain, duelling, finances, nobility, Jesuits, etc. Number 56 is quite telling, i.e. that no edict be given which cannot be enforced. "L'obseruation des Edicts ne dure pas trois iours ." ; Electronic reproduction ; 30 p. ; 16 cm (4to)

Advice and petition of "six Paysans" addressed to the Estates General. The petitions consist of 56 articles which cover religion, taxation, system of justice, the French system of government, the army, Jews, foreign policy, esp. with Italy and Spain, duelling, finances, nobility, Jesuits, etc. Number 56 is quite telling, i.e. that no edict be given which cannot be enforced. "L'obseruation des Edicts ne dure pas trois iours ." ; Electronic reproduction ; 62, [2] p. ; 17 cm (4to)

The fictional Jacques Bonhomme tells the princes they are wrong to rebel. ""Vous n'auez pas esté bien conseillez en c'est affaire."" An example of a propaganda device designed to distance the Crown from direct criticism of the Prince de Conde. ; Electronic reproduction ; 14 p. ; 16 cm.

These two pamphlets, obviously meant to be together, comment on the political satire which is taking place in the form of pamphleteering. ; Electronic reproduction ; 14, 14 p. ; 17 cm.