1. Egerton MS 3878
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Egerton MS 3878
- Title:
- ‘Leicester’s Commonwealth’; 1584. Copy, late 16th cent. This is one of many manuscript copies of the Catholic libel on Robert Dudley (d. 1588), Earl of Leicester, that circulated following the suppression of the printed version of 1586. The full title (f. 1) runs ‘The Copie of a Letter written by a Master of Arte in Cambridge to his friend in London concerninge some talke past of late betwen two worll and graue men about the present state, and some procedings of the Ea: of Leyc: and his f...
- Scope & Content:
- Religion: Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester: Political Tracts: Robert Parsons, SJ: Charles Arundel, English Catholic exile: 'Leicester's Commonwealth' erroneously attrib. to Robert Parsons attrib. to Charles Arundel rel. to Robert Dudley: late 16th cent.: Copy.
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- English
- Date Range:
- 1584
- Extent:
- 1 item