The First Volume of the Ecclesiasticall history contaynyng the Actes and Monumentes of thynges passed in euery kynges tyme in this Realme, especially in the Church of England principally to be noted, with a full discourse of such persecutions, horrible troubles, the sufferyng of Martyrs, and other thinges incident, touchyng aswel the sayd Church of England as also Scotland, and all other foreine nations, from the primitiue tyme till the reigne of K. Henry viii. Newly recognised and inlarged by the Author Iohn Foxe. At London Printed by Iohn Daye, dwellyng ouer Aldersgate. These Bookes are to be sold at hys shop vnder the gate. 1570. Cum gratia. ... Folio, black letter, printed in two columns, with cuts. Two volumes. Vol. I. Prefixes, 13 leaves: a-y in sixes: A-Y in sixes: Aa-Nn in sixes. Sign. I in second alphabet is repeated. The First Volume of the Ecclesiasticall History, contayning the Actes & Monumentes of thinges passed in euery Kinges time, in this Realme, especially in the Churche of England principally to be noted, .. Newly recognised and inlarged by the Author. I. Foxe. 1576. At London Printed by Iohn Daye, dwelling ouer Aldersgate Folio, black letter, with woodcuts. Two volumes. Vol. I. *, 4 leaves: T, 4 leaves: +, 5 leaves: A-Tt in sixes: UU-XX in fours. Vol. II. 3 A-5 T in sixes: 5 U or V-5 Y in fours, the last leaf having the colophon surmounted by the printer's large portrait. This does not include the title. Actes and Monuments of matters most speciall and memorable... Newly reuised and recognised, partly also augmented, and now the fourth time agayne published and recommended to the studious Reader, by the Authour (through the helpe of Christ our Lord) Iohn Foxe, which desireth thee good Reader to helpe him with thy Prayer. (ii.) The seconde Volume of the Ecclesiasticall Historie... Newly recognised and enlarged by the Authour Iohn Foxe. 1583. At London Printed by Iohn Day, dwelling ouer Aldersgate. Cum gratia & priuilegio Regiæ Maiestatis. Folio. 2 vols. With cuts. Actes and Monuments of matters most speciall and memorable,... Now againe, as it was recognised, perused, and recom FRANCE. mended to the studious reader by the Author Maister Iohn Foxe, the fift time newly imprinted. Anno. 1596. Mens. Iun. At London Printed by Peter Short .. by the assigne of R. Day. (ii.) The seconde Volume... At London Printed by Peter Short Anno Domini. 1597. Folio. 2 vols. With cuts. An Abridgement of the Booke of Acts and Monvmentes of the Chvrch: ... by Timothe Bright, Doctor of Phisicke, for such as either thorough want of leysure, or abilitie, haue not the vse of so necessary an history. Imprinted at London by I. Windet, at the assignment of Master Tim, Bright 1589. 4°, black letter. T, 8 leaves, the first blank: A-Zz 4 in eights. Dedicated to Sir F. Walsingham. FOX, JOHN. An excellent Discourse of an exployt of Jhon Fox an englishman who had been prisoner 14. yeres vnder ye Turkes, and Killing y gaoler Deliuered. 266. Christians y' were also prisoner vnder ye said Turkes. Licensed to Thomas Dawson and Stephen Peele, 23 July, 1579. FOX, SIR STEPHEN. Memoirs of the Life of Sir Stephen Fox, K. From his First Entrance upon the Stage of Action, Under the Lord Piercy, till his Decease. Wherein are inserted many Curious Incidents and Passages not mention'd in the Great Earl of Clarendon's History, during the Reigns of King Charles and King James the Second... London: Printed for John Sackfield, in Lincoln's-Inn-Square... MDCCXVII. A-O in fours. The author's name is not mentioned. The tract includes a list of Sir Stephen's charities, and his will. FRANCE. A Declaration of the Prince of Conde and his associates to the Queene, vppon the Iudgement of rebellion, set forthe against the by their enemies, terming the selues to be the Court of parlamente of Parys, with a protestation of the euils and inconueniences which may thereof ensue. Imprinted at London in Paules Churchyarde by Lucas Harryson. [1562.] 8°, A-D 4 in eights. Lambeth. A Declaration made by my lord Prince of Conde, to shew and declare the causes that haue constrayned him to take vpon hym the defence of the kinges authoritie, of the gouernement of the queene, and of the quietnes of this realme, with the protestation therevpon requisite. [Col.] P FRANCE. Prynted at London by Rouland Hall, for Edward Sutton, dwellyng in Loumbarde strete, at the signe of the Cradell. 1562. 8vo, A-B 6 in eights. The copy here used had lost the title. The above particulars were copied from the headline on A 2. A Seconde declaration of the Prince of Conde, to make knowne the causes of the troubles whyche are at this day in this Realme, and the dutie wherein he hathe and yet putteth hym selfe in at this presente, for the pacifyeng of the same. 1562. Imprinted at London by Henry Sutton for Edwarde Sutton, dwellyng in Lumbarde strete, at the signe of the Cradell. 8°, black letter, A-C 4 in eights, C 4 blank. Lambeth. The treaty of Thassociation made by the Prince of Condee, together wyth the Princes, Knyghtes of thorder, Lordes, Capitaines, Gentlemen, & others of al estates which be entred, or hereafter shall entre into the said Association, for to maintaine the honour of god, the quiet of the Realme of Fraunce, and the state and lybertie of the Kyng vnder the gouernance of the Quene his Mother who is authorized therunto and establyshed by the Estates. Anno. 1562. At the end occur the initials W. S[eres?] 8o, A in eights, A 8 blank. Lambeth. The Reqvestes Presented vnto the Frenche Kinge and the Queene his mother, by the three Rulers. or Triumuirat. With an answere made to the same by the prince of Conde. W. S. Sm. 8vo, A-D in eights, D 8 blank. Lambeth. Probably from the press of W. Seres. At the foot of D7 verso occurs: "Ended at Orleans the. 19. of May. 1562. thus subscribed. Lois d'Bourbon." A Dialogue or speaking together of two Personages of the which, the one is the Well willing Comminaltie, and the other the Noble and moste puyssant Prince, my Lorde the Duke of Aniou. Ovr most Redouvbted Lord, &c. Imprinted at London, by Thomas Purfoote, dwelling in newgate market,... 1562. 8°, black letter, 8 leaves. Lambeth. 226 An History briefly contayninge that whiche hath happened sens the departure of the house of Guise, the Constable, and other from the Court being at S. Germains, vntill this present. Esaye the xlv. Cursed be he that resisteth his maker. 1562. W. Seres.] 8°, A-D 6 in eights. Lambeth. FRANCE. The pycture of the prynce of Condee. Licensed to Giles Godet in 1562-3. An answere to the examynation that ys sayde to have been made of one named John Depoltrott Callynge hym selfe the lorde of Merye vpon the Deathe of the late Duke of Guyse. Licensed to Edward Sutton in 1562-3. A Warnynge to Englande herein to ad vaunce By the Cruell tyranny of the Guyse late of Fraunce. A ballad. Licensed to Francis Goodlif, in 1562-3. The perfett newes out of Fraunce. Licensed to W. Seres in 1562-3. Ho Guyse the chefe of that gredy gary. son. A ballad. Licensed to Owen Rogers in 1562-3. The Trubble that Parrys myghte sustayne. Licensed to W. Griffith in 1567-8. The copye of a letter sent by one of the Campe of ye prynce of Condye. Licensed to J. Allde in 1568-9. A discourse of the Ciuile warres and late troubles in Fraunce, drawn into Englishe by Geffray Fenton, and deuided into three bookes, Wherof The first beginneth from the breach of peace in March. 1568. & cōtinueth till the death of the Prince of Conde. The second, from his death till the battell at Montgontour, which was the first of October. 1569. The third, conteineth varietie of matters chauncing in sundry places since that tyme. and allowed. Mon Hevr Viendra. Imprinted at London by Henry Bynneman, for Lucas Harrison and George Bishop. [1570.] 8°, black letter, A-T6 in eights. Dedicated to Sir H. Sidney. An Edict for the peace of Fraunce. censed to Luke Harrison in 1570-1. Seene Li The Three Partes of Commentaries, Containing the whole and perfect discourse of the Ciuill warres of Fraunce, Vnder the raignes of Henry the second, Frances the second, and of Charles the ninth. With an Addition of the cruell Murther of the Admirall Chastilion, and diuerse other Nobles, committed the 14. daye of August. Anno. 1572. Translated out of Latine into English by Thomas Timme Minister. Imprinted at London, by Frances Coldocke. Anno. 1574. 4°, black letter, a-b in fours: A-Mm 2 in fours: Book 2, T, 4 leaves: * 4 leaves, last blank A-4 Q 2 in fours: Book 10, A-K 2 in fours. FRANCE. The Edict of the French King, for the appeasing of the troubles of his Realme. Published at Paris in the Court of Parliament the eleuēth of August, 1573. Printed in French by Federic Morel the Kings ordinarie Printer, with the Kings Priuilege. Printed at London by Henrie Bynneman. 8°, A-B in eights, B 7-8 blank. Lambeth. Practises touching the state of France, discouered by an Italian, a gentleman of Florence. Printed. 1575. 8°, black letter, A-D in fours, first and last leaves blank. Lambeth. The Protestation of the Most High and Mightie Prince Fravncis, both Sonne and Brother of King, Duke of Allenson, Livetenant General for the King, in all Covntries and dominions, Protector of the libertie of the Crowne of Fraunce, oppressed by the straungers. Translated out of frenche into English, and newely imprinted. 1575. No place or printer's name. 8°, roman letter, 6 leaves. A plaine pathwaie to the Frenche tongue. This was clearly a revised impression of a little volume sold among Mr. Corser's books at a ridiculously high price. No more than the titlepage of the reprint seems to be at present known. The fourth parte of Cōmentaries of the Ciuill warres in Fraunce, and of the lowe countrie of Flanders: Translated out of Latine into English, by Thomas Tymme, Minister. Seene and allowed. Imprinted at London by Henrie Binneman, for Humfrey Toy. Anno. 1576. 4o, black letter. T, 4 leaves: a-e 2 in fours: A-Dd 2 in fours. Dedicated to Ambrose Dudley, Earl of Warwick, The Edict or Proclamation set forthe by the Frenche King vpon the pacifying of the trouble in Fraunce, with the Articles of the same Pacification. Read and published in the presence of the sayd King, sitting in his Parlament, the .xiiij. day of May. 1576. Translated out of Frenche by Arthur Golding. Cvm Privilegio. Imprinted at London by Thomas Vautrollier dwelling in the Blacke Friers. [1577.] 8°, A-H in fours. A marvelous Discourse of a Cruell and lamentable acte donne by a luxurious French Capten at Bescorte in France. Licensed to John Oswald, 30 Oct. 1578. The French Kinges Edict touchinge the Pacificacon of the Troubles of his Realme, published in the Courte of Parlemente at Rouan the Thirde of Februarie 1581. Licensed to Thomas Humble and Edward Aggas, 1 March, 1580-1. The artycles betwene Mounsieur of Fraunce and the Estates of the Lowe Countreyes. Licensed to T. Purfoot, 26 March, 1583. A Declaration set forth by the Frenche kinge, shewing his pleasure concerning the new troubles in his Realme. Translated out of French into English by E. A. London Imprinted by Iohn Wolfe dwelling in Distaffe lane neere the signe of the Castell. 1585. 8°, black letter, A— C 2 in fours. A Replication to the lewd answere which frere John Frauncis of Nigeon in Fraunce made to a lettre of his mother, &c. Licensed to J. Charlwood, 9 July, 1586. The Brvtish Thvnderbolt: or rather Feeble Fier-Flash of Pope Sixtvs the fift, against Henrie the most excellent King of Nauarre, and the most noble Henrie Borbon, Prince of Condie. Togither with a declaration of the manifest insufficiencie of the same. Translated out of Latin into English by Christopher Fetherstone Minister of Gods word. [Quot. from Nahum 3.] Imprinted at London, by Arnold Hatfield, for G. B. and R. Newbery. 1586. 8°, A-Y in eights, first leaf blank. Dedicated by Fetherstone to Robert, Earl of Leicester. A translation of the Brutum Fulmen of F. Hotman. Three Letters written by the King of Nauarre, first Prince of the blood and chiefe Peere of France to the States of the_Cleargie, Nobilitie, and third estate of France. More A Letter from the sayd King to the Gouernors and Commonaltie of the Towne of Paris. faithfully translated out of the French. At London, Imprinted for Edward Aggas. 1586. 8°, black letter, A-B 2 in eights. All A Ballade intytuled the Late vyctorye of the Kinge of Navarre. Licensed conditionally to E. White, 14 Dec. 1587. A True report of the Taking of Marseilles by the fauourers of the league togither with the releue therof by the Kings faithfull subiects. Wherin may be seene the woonderfull prouidence of Almighty God.... Lately translated out of French. At London, Printed by Iohn Windet for Edward Aggas. 8°, A-B 4 in eights. Lambeth. A Declaration of the Kings pleasure, published after his departure from Paris, Importing the cause of his sudden going away. Translated according to the originall Printed at Chartres, 1588. At London, Printed by Thomas Orwin for Edward Aggas. [1588.] 8°, 8 leaves. Lambeth. A most ferefull sight lately seene in Fraunce which appered in y Aire ouer the town of Landersi. Licensed to E. White, 19 Aug. 1588. An Admonition giuen by one of the Duke of Sauoyes Councel to his Highnesse, Tending to disswade him from enterprising against France. Translated out of French, by E. A. London Printed by Iohn Wolfe. 1589. 4o, A-C 2 in fours. Lambeth. A Letter from the King, to his Court of Parliament of Burdeaux, touching_the death of the Duke of Guyse. At Bvrdeavx By S. Melanges. Newly translated according to the French Coppie. Printed for Thomas Woodcocke, dwelling in Pauls Church yard, . . . 1589. 4o, 5 leaves. Lambeth. A True Discourse of the most happy victories obtayned by the French King, against the Rebels and enemies of his Maiesty. With a particular declaration of all that hath beene done betweene the two Armies, during the monthes of September and October, and part of Nouember. 1589. Also of the taking of the Subburbes of Paris by the King. Faithfully translated out of French into English, according to the Coppy imprinted at Tours. By T. D. London, Printed by J. Wolfe, and E. White. 1589. A-C in fours, first leaf blank. Dedicated by Luke Wealsh to Robert, Earl of Essex, after which occur 8 stanzas of 6 lines by Wealsh, as a thanksgiving for the Kings success. The Contre-Guyse: Wherein is deciphered the pretended title of the Guyses, FRANCE. and the first entrie of the saide Family into Fraunce, with their ambitious aspiring and pernitious practises for the obtaining of the French Crowne. London, Imprinted by Iohn Woolfe. 1589. 4°, A-M in fours. 1589. The Restorer of the French Estate Discouering the true cause of these warres in France & other countries, and deliuering the right course of restoring peace and quiet to all Christendome : Wherein are handled these principall questions touching Religion, Policie, and fustice. . . . Translated out of French. Imprinted at London by Richard Field dwelling in the Blacke-Friers. 4°. A, 2 leaves: B-Z 2 in fours. A Politike Discourse most excellent for this time present: Composed by a French Gentleman, against those of the League, which went about to perswade the King to breake the Allyance with England, and to confirme it with Spaine. London, Printed by Iohn Woolfe, 1589. 4o. A, 2 leaves: B-F in fours, and a leaf of G. The address "to the discreet and vertu. ous Reader" is subscribed Francis Mar. A French mans songe made vppon the deathe of the Frenche Kinge whoe was murdered in his owne courte by a traterous Fryer of Saint Jacobs order on the First daie of August 1589. Licensed to E. Allde, 4 Sept. 1589. A Recitall of that which hath happened in the Kings Armie, since the taking of the Suburbs of Paris, vntill the taking of the Towne of Humstet. Imprinted at London for Tobie Cooke. 1590. 4o, A-D in fours, first and last leaves blank. An Abstract of the proceedings of the French King. The defeating of the Duke of Parmas Forces. The preparation of his Maiestie for the reducing of his townes in Normandie. The request of the Leaguers of Roane to the Gouernor of Diep. And the wofull estate of the Citie of Paris. Written by a French Gentleman to his friend. London Printed for W. Wright. 1590. 4°, 4 leaves. Woodcut on title. Lambeth. Remonstrance faicte en l'Assemblee Generale des Colonnels, Cappitaines, Lieutenans, & Enseignes de la Ville de Paris, par Monsieur de Sainction l'vu des ditz Cappitaines, en la presence de Messieurs les Preuost.... le cinquiesme iour de Ianuier, mil cinq cens quatre vingts & dix. A Paris, chez Guillaume Chaudiere With a preface subscribed Jehan Hamilton, presumedly a Scot at that time in French employment. A Briefe Declaration of the yeelding vp of Saint Denis to the French King the 29. of Iune, 1590. And also of the taking of the Cities of Marcilies and Granoble with the great misery that Paris is in. Moreover of the taking of three Traitours in the Chamber of presence, who had conspired to kill the king London Printed by Iohn Wolfe, and are to be solde by William Wright. 1590. 4°, 6 leaves. Lambeth. ... A recitall of the victory obtained in Fraunce by the Kinge in his late battell and likewise what hath happened since. Licensed to Richard Oliffe, 6 April, 1590. The Frenche Kinges lettre to mounsieur de Verune touchinge the vyctorye againste the rebelles and leagers the 14 of Marche 1590. Item the decree of the courte of parliment of Normandie for the seasinge of y rebelles goodes and ij canticles touchinge the said Vyctorye. Licensed to John Wolf, 15 April, 1590. A Dolorouse dittye and most sweete sonett made vppon the lamentable end of a godlie and virtuous Ladie latelie famished in Parris, &c, Licensed to Thomas Nelson, 29 April, 1590. A Songe of the Frenche Kinges vyctorie the 14 of Marche 1590. Licensed to John Wolf, 19 May, 1590. Credible reportes from Fraunce and Flanders. Licensed to John Wolf, 1 June, 1590. The Rendringe of Saint Denys with the takinge of iij traytors, in the presence chamber there, the takinge of Marcyllia and Grenoble for the Kinge. Licensed to John Wolf, 10 July, 1590. The oration and declaracon of Henrie the iiij of that name the Frenche Kinge by the grace of God. And Kinge of Navarre the viij of August 1590. Licensed to John Bowen, 24 Aug. 1590. The miserable estate of Parris, with strange visions lately seene in the ayre, vppon the coastes of Brittayne [Brittany]. Licensed to T. Nelson, 24 Aug. 1590. The Parlé betwene the French Kinge and the Parisians the 6 of Auguste 1590, together with what happened in his 229 FRANCE. Campeiaboute the same time, &c. Licensed to E. White, 24 Aug. 1590. A ballad Intituled, A Dolorous sonnet made by the Inhabitantes of Paris vppon their grevous famyne and miserable estate, with the strange sightes in the ayre sene bothe by sea and lande on the coaste of Brytanie. Licensed to T. Scarlet, 31 Aug. 1590. The copie of a lettre sent into England by a Gent. From the towne of Sainct Denys in France, wherein is set forthe the good successe of the Kinges maiesties forces. against the liguers and the prince of Parmas power with the takinge of a convoy of victualls sent to Paris, and the miserable estate of Paris at this presente. Licensed to W. Wright, 11 Sept. 1590. Sommaire Discours au vray De ce qui est advenu en l'armee Dv roy tres christien, Depuis que le Duc de Parma sest ioynt a celle des enemies Jusques au 17 du Septembre envoyez par sa maiestie au monsieur DE BEAVOIR. Licensed to T. Scarlet, 26 Sept. 1590. The description of the holie leage both when y was in his pride and also synce in his fall, &c. Licensed to W. Wright, 5 Oct. 1590. Ce qui est advenu en la retraicte De Duc de Parme Depuis le 20 Novembris Jusques au 27 Dudiet mois 1590 Auec les Novelles d'Auphine. Licensed to Thomas Nelson, to be printed in French and English, 8 Dec. 1590. Les Lauriers Dv Roy, Contre les foudres pratiques par l'Espagnol Licensed to John Wolf, to be printed both in French and English, 9 Dec. 1590. The Kings Declaration, Importing a Reuocation of all such Letters for Ennoblishment, as haue not been verified in the Chamber of accounts of Normandy. Also of all such as haue been granted to such persons as haue or yet do beare armes against his Maiestie, and fauour Rebelles. Together with an Arrest or decree of the Court of Parliament of Caen, concerning the residence of Clergiemen vpon their Cures, and the warrantise of their Tithes. Faithfully translated out of French according to the Coppye printed at Caen. At London Printed for Edward White, . . . 1591. 4o, 6 leaves. A Trve Declaration of the Honorable Victorie obtained by the French King in winning of Nayau and ouerthrow of the Duke de Maine his Forces. Performed |