1643 English Civil War Charles I King of England RARE The Convinc'd Petitioner

  

1643 English Civil War Charles I King of England RARE The Convinc'd Petitioner. A short, 1643 first edition of the pamphlet' The Convinc'd Petitioner'. Attributed to Charles Herle, this short work is a response to a petition made against the Court of Common Council presented to Charles I, King of England.

The city itself was hopeful for peace during the English Civil War and Herle published the cities petition for peace. The king responded and Herle "accepted the King's answer as hopeful" (according to Madan 1163).

Sadly, the English Civil War would not end for another eight years. The convinc'd petitioner : from the serious consideration of a late printed answer to the cities petition for peace; presented to His Majesty at Oxford: vvith his moderate reply thereunto. References: Wing C 5988; Madan 1163.

9in x 7.25in (23cm x 18.5cm). This item is in the category "Books & Magazines\Antiquarian & Collectible".

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1. Year Printed: 1643
2. Topic: English Civil War
3. Binding: Brochure/Pamphlet
4. Region: Europe
5. Author: HERLE, Charles (attrib.)
6. Subject: Military & War
7. Original/Facsimile: Original
8. Language: English
9. Place of Publication: London
10. Special Attributes: 1st Edition