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Political maxims of the state of Holland comprehending a general view of the civil government of that republic, and the Principles on which it is founded; the Nature, Rise, and Progress of the Commerce of its Subjects, and of their true Interests with respect to all their Neighbours. By John de Witt, Pensionary of Holland. Translated from the Dutch original, which contains many curious passages not to be found in any of the French versions. To which is prefixed, historical memoirs of the two illustrious Brothers Cornelius and John de Witt.
Court, Pieter de la, 1618?-1685.Date: M.DCC.XLIII. [1743]- E-books
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The interest of Holland as to their alliances with France , Spain, England, &c. Faithfully extracted out of the famous Monsieur John De Wit's True interest and political maxims of the republick of Holland.
Court, Pieter de la, 1618?-1685.Date: MDCCXII. [1712]- E-books
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The true interest and political maxims, of the republic of Holland Viz. I. Of the nature, product, and advantages of Holland. II. Of the fishing-trade, &c. of Holland. III. Why heavy taxes have not drove the fishing-trade, &c. out of Holland. IV. Of the antient state of manufactures, fisheries, and navigation in Europe. V. That Holland is a richer merchandizing country than ever was in the world. VI. That all monopolies are prejudicial to Holland. VII. The great advantages of colonies to Holland. VIII. Of the Interest of Holland in relation to foreign princes and states. IX. That a free navigation ought to be kept. X. Of alliances, particularly with England. XI. That Holland, under a Stadbolder, was in continual broils and tumults. XII. That Holland, during its free government, is very well able to resist all foreign power. XIII. That Holland, united with utrecht only, is able to defend herself against all the potentates of the world, &c. &c. &c. Written by that great statesman and patriot, John de Witt, grand-pensioner of Holland. Translated from the original dutch. To which is prefixed, (never before printed) historical memoirs of the illustrious brothers Cornelius and John de Witt. By John Campbell, Esq;.
Court, Pieter de la, 1618?-1685.Date: 1746- E-books
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The true interest and political maxims of the Republick of Holland and West-Friesland In three parts. The First Treating of Liberty in General. Of Manufactures. Fisheries. Traffick. Navigation. Toleration of Religion. A General Naturalization. Freedom from Imposts. Impartial Justice; and Settling of Colonys. Part II. and III. Of a Free Navigation, and clearing the Seas. Of War and Peace. Of Treatys of Peace and Alliances, particularly with England, France and Spain. Of the natural Strength and Fortifications of Holland. And Of its Interest in all Respects as to the Government of a Single Person. Written by John de Witt, and other great men in Holland. Publish'd by the Authority of the States.
Court, Pieter de la, 1618?-1685.Date: Printed in the Year MDCCII. [1702]