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This pamphlet is a discourse given before the deputies of the 1614 Estates General offering advice on government, taxation, reform measures, the proper role of the monarch, etc. ; Electronic reproduction ; 69 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.

In 1625 Richelieu drew up a plan for reforms to be made in the government of France. At the end of 1626 he urged Louis XIII to summon an Assembly of Notables to deal with his proposals. This anonymous author offers advice to the Assembly and asks the delegates to deal with taxes, lodging of armies, salt tax, etc. ; Electronic reproduction ; 29 pages ; 16 cm.

Louis XIII called an Assembly of Notables (at Richelieu's urging) which met early in December 1626. An anonymous author advises them to consider five problems: the "taille", the direct tax, the "gabelle", the tax on salt, the "aides", the tax on alchohol, the lodging of soldiers, and the corruption of government officials. ; Electronic reproduction ; 29, [1] p. ; 15 cm.

This is a satire against the officers of justice and finance, with interesting references to festivities, dances, and ballets. The anonymous author also refers to physicians of all types and sects including physiogonomists, abuses of Church, state and society. It contains many valuable details concerning French life and government. ; Electronic reproduction ; 64 p. ; 17 cm.

This is a reprint and variant of the pamphlets by the same title printed in 1614 by the same title. See Duvall item no. 806 for a full description. By 1614 Marie de Medicis had been forced by the Great Princes to call for a meeting of the Estates General. The results of the meeting actually weakened the power of the Princes vis a vis the monarchy. ; Electronic reproduction ; 30, [2] p.; 16 cm. (8vo)

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)

Commentary on the article presented before the Estates General concerning the power of excommunication as well as temporal power over the King of France. Bound with copy 2 of Le premier article du Cahier general des deputez du Tiers-Estat de France, assemblez à Paris, aux Augustins. En l'annee mil six cents quinze. Comprises the last 8 pages. ; Electronic reproduction ; 16 p. ; 17 cm.

This pamphlet deals with the question of excommunication of the King. A 1549 "Arrest" is reprinted in which the Parlement declared that the King was not subject to excommunication. Here the Clergy is pitted against the other two estates on this matter. ; Electronic reproduction ; [1]-8 p. ; 17 cm.

[Acte royal. 1625-05-22. Paris] ; Appartient à l'ensemble documentaire : MidiPyren1 ; Ouvrages avant 1800