John Ponet (ca. 1514-1556)
[Created: 23 February, 2023]
[Updated:
29 October, 2024]
About the Author
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About the Texts
Not all texts are available in all formats. The "foundation text" is the facsimile PDF of the original book. Many of these are available in HTML, the early version of which was fairly simple. Current versions are available in "enhanced HTML" which includes the original page numbers and the "citation tool" and is in a more readable format for viewing online. A selection of the more important texts are part of the "Guillaumin Collection" of the great books about liberty and are also available in a variety of eBook formats, such as HTML, PDF, and ePub.
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Texts in the Collection
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Shorte Treatise of politike pouuer John Ponet, A Shorte Treatise of politike pouuer, and of the true Obedience which subiectes owe to kynges and other ciuile Gouernours, with an Exhortacion to all true naturall Englishe men, Compyled by D. I. P. B. R. VV. (Strasbourg: Printed by the heirs of W. Köpfel, 1556). This book is available in various formats:
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Short Treatise on Political Power John Ponet, A Short Treatise on Political Power, and of the true obedience which subjects owe to kings and other civil governors, with an Exhortation to all true and natural English men. Compiled by Dr. John Ponet, Bishop of Rochester and Worchester (1556). The 1556 edition with modernised spelling. This book is available in various formats:
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| 1642 |  |
short treatise of politiqve povver John Ponet, A short treatise of politiqve povver, and of the true obedience which subjects owe to Kings, and other civill governours . Being an answer to seven questions, … Written by D. John Ponnet, D.D. and published in the raigne of Queen Mary, 1556. Reprinted in the yeere, 1642. This book is available in various formats:
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