"Νομοτεχνια, or, the Common Law of England, in such lawfull methode written as yt may justely challenge the name of an art; with a conference and reformation of the same law by the Law of God." By Sir Henry Finch
MS. Rawl. C. 43
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
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Title
"Νομοτεχνια, or, the Common Law of England, in such lawfull methode written as yt may justely challenge the name of an art; with a conference and reformation of the same law by the Law of God." By Sir Henry Finch
Shelfmark
MS. Rawl. C. 43
Summary
Dedicated to Sir Philip Sidney, in a Greek acrostic of six lines, the initial letters giving the author's name, Φυγχος. The first part of the tract appears to be the original sketch of the work afterwards published by Sir H. Finch, under the title of Νομοτεχνια; and agrees in outline with the second and third books as they stand in the translation printed in 1636. An address to the reader is prefixed which does not appear in the printed copies.
Date
16th century
Language
English
Ancient Greek (to 1453)
Physical facet
On paper, in quarto
Physical extent
33 Leaves
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Collection contents
Rawlinson C: History, Theology
"Νομοτεχνια, or, the Common Law of England, in such lawfull methode written as yt may justely challenge the name of an art; with a conference and reformation of the same law by the Law of God." By Sir Henry Finch
