Eigentliche Beschreibung des Parlements von Engelland

[The maner of governement or policie of the Realme of Englande, compiled by the honorable man Thomas Smyth, Doctor of the civil lawes, Knight, and Principall Secretarie vnto the the previous King Edward VI and Queen Elizabeth. (sic) The legitimate root causes of why the Houses of Lords and Commons of the Kingdom of England have placed James II as the sovereign King of England. Translated from English (London) by Thomas Tilliar; printed 1689.] Reprint of excerpts from De Republica Anglorum by Thomas Smith (1589). "Doctor of both laws" refers to those who have studied both Canon Law and Civil (Common) Law. Sir Thomas Smith (1556-1609) was the principal Secretary of State under King Edward VI and Queen Elizabeth I." This work was reprinted often and was reprinted on the 100th anniversary of its first appearance. Includes chapter 1: of the parliament and the authoritie thereof.; chapter 2: the forme of holding the parliament.; chapter 3: of the monarch king or queene of England. (sic)