A collection of writings, possibly by Gilbert Dolben [see fol. 56], including summaries of the peace treaties made at the end of the Thirty Years' War
Comprises
- (fol. 2) note by the author stating that the volume was written whilst he was at the treaty of general peace at Nimeguen in Gelderland, 1676-7
- (fol. 5) introduction to the summaries of the peace made between the Spanish and the Dutch, the Germans and the Swedish and the Germans and the French in 1648, dedicated to the author's father [possibly John Dolben], in Latin
- (fols. 6-16r) summary of the extent of peace between the King of Spain and the Dutch confederation, in Latin
- (fols. 16r-19v) separate agreement between the King of Spain and the Dutch confederation, relating to trade, navigation and the freedom of the monasteries, 1648-50, in Latin
- (fols. 21-45) summary of two peace treaties between France, Sweden and their allies and Austria, 24 Oct. 1648, in Latin
- (fols. 55-104) 'A Treatise concerning Idleness, or the art of well employing our time', with Latin dedication to Gilbert Sheldon, Archbishop of Canterbury, signed by Gilbert Dolben
- (fols. 111-156) a treatise, 'Ars Cogitandi.' Dedicated to Bishop Fell', in Latin
- (fols. 157-8, 160-165r, 169, 170r, 171r, 172-7) entries on various subjects, mainly in French
- (fols. 165v, 166v, 167v, 168v, 170v, 171v) political history of the Low Countries, 1566-1609
- (fols. 166r, 167r, 168r, 169r) various quotations from classical authors and miscellaneous notes, in Latin and English
- (fol. 185v, 186v) notes on the Dolben family by Robert Bridges
- (fol. 189) 'Difference between the French and Swedish Treatys', a list of the differences between the treaties
Dates
- Creation: 1676-7
Extent
199 Leaves
Language of Materials
- English
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. Dep. c. 886, fols. 1-2].
Shelfmark:
Dep. c. 886
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 15022
Abstract
A collection of writings, possibly by Gilbert Dolben [see fol. 56], including summaries of the peace treaties made at the end of the Thirty Years' War
Biographical / Historical
Sir Gilbert Dolben (1658-1722) was a lawyer, landowner and politician.
Custodial History
Armorial bookplate of 'Sr. John Dolben, Bart. of Finedon in Northamptonshire'; shelfmark inside upper cover 'T: 2: 8'. Circular label on the spine, inscribed '1100'. Extract from bookseller's catalogue on end pastedown ' Arthur Reader, Bookseller Sept. [18]93, item 330'. Annotated by Robert Bridges.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Deposited by Lord Bridges, 1998.
Physical Facet
Binding: blind-stamped and ruled, reversed calf, lettered on the spine 'Tract Politi & Philos Manusc'
Subject
- Title
- A collection of writings, possibly by Gilbert Dolben [see fol. 56], including summaries of the peace treaties made at the end of the Thirty Years' War
- Status
- Published
- Date
- EAD version 2018
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
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