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A modest plea, for an equal common-wealth, against monarchy. : In which the genuine nature, and true interest of a free-state, is briefly stated; its consistency with a national clergie, hereditary nobility, and mercenary lawyers, is examined; together with the expediency of an agrarian and rotation of offices asserted. Also, an apology for younger brothers, the restitution of gavil-kinde, and relief of the poor. With a lift at tythes, and reformation of the laws and universities. All accommodated to publique honour and justice, without injury to any mans propriety; and humbly tendered to the Parliament. /

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Main Author:	Sprigg, William, fl. 1657
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	London, : Printed for Giles Calvert, at the Black Spread-Eagle, at the west end of Pauls, 1659.
Series:	Early English books online.
Subjects:	Republics > Early works to 1800. Monarchy > Great Britain > Early works to 1800. Political science > Early works to 1800. Great Britain > Politics and government > 1649-1660.
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