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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 Manufactyres. Fisheries. Traffick. Navigation. Toleration of Religion. A General Naturlization. Freedom from Imports. Impartial Jusitice. And Settling of Colonys. Part II and III. Of a Free Navigation and clearing of the Seas. Of War and Peace. Of Treatys of Peace and Alliances particularly with England France and Spain. Of the natural Strength and Forifications of Holland. And Of its Interest in all Respects as to the Government of a Single Preson. Written by JOHN De Witt and other Great Men in Holland. Publishe'd in the Authority of the States
ref. 42602London. Printed in the Year 1702. 8vo 19.5cm First English Edition lvi492p. engraved frontis portrait in contemporary paneled speckled calf boards rebacked raised bands red leather label complete with half title very good to fine sound copy. cgc. Johan De Witt 1625- 72 was the first minister of the states of Holland and West Friesland. This work is a comprehensive review of commerce industry and political affairs in the late 17th century. The author defends free market principles and toleration of all who profess different creeds. He suggests that those who are discontented with their lot may seek a new fortune as colonists in the Americas or the East Indies. The ESTC notes that this work though attributed to De Witt on the title page and bearing a frontis portrait of him was actually written by Dutch economist Pieter de la Court 1618-85. Goldsmiths 3864. Lowndes p636. European Americana 1702-49. London. Printed in the Year, 1702 unknown
