1. Harley MS 6858
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Harley MS 6858
- Title:
- Thomas Hobbes, The Elements of Law, Natural and Politic (imperfect)
- Scope & Content:
- The Elements of Law, a treatise on political theory and the origins of the state, was completed by Thomas Hobbes on 9 May 1640 (see f. 2v), dedicated to William Cavendish, 1st duke of Newcastle, and distributed in manuscript copies produced by professional scribes. This manuscript includes a t...
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- English
- Date Range:
- 1640-1699
- Extent:
- 1 volume
