An exact abridgment of all the trials (not omitting any material passage therein) which have been published since the year 1678: relating to the popish, and pretended Protestant-plots in the reigns of King Charles the 2d, and King James the 2d.

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An exact abridgment of all the trials (not omitting any material passage therein) which have been published since the year 1678: relating to the popish, and pretended Protestant-plots in the reigns of King Charles the 2d, and King James the 2d.
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London :: printed by J.D. for Awnsham Churchill, at the Black-Swan in Avy-Mary Lane,
MDCXC. [1690]
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Popish Plot, 1678
Rye House Plot, 1683
Trials (Treason) -- England
Great Britain -- History
Great Britain -- History
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"An exact abridgment of all the trials (not omitting any material passage therein) which have been published since the year 1678: relating to the popish, and pretended Protestant-plots in the reigns of King Charles the 2d, and King James the 2d." In the digital collection Early English Books Online 2. https://name.umdl.umich.edu/A89976.0001.001. University of Michigan Library Digital Collections. Accessed May 28, 2024.

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Books lately Printed and Sold by Jonathan Robinson, at the Golden Lion in St. Pauls Church-yard, re∣lating to the great Revolutions in England and Scotland 1688, 1689.

☞AN Account of the Reasons of the Nobility and Gen∣try's Invitation of the Prince of Orange into Eng∣land; Being a Memorial from the English Protestants con∣cerning their Grievances; with a large account of the Birth of the Prince of Wales: presented to their Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Orange.

A Collection of Political and Historical Papers relating to the wonderful Revolutions in England, and Scotland in 12 Parts, from the time of the seven Bishops petitioning K. James the 2d. to the Coronation of K. Willian and Q. Mary.

A Brief History of the Succession of the Crown of Eng∣land, &c. Collected out of the Records, and the most Au∣thentick Historians; written for the Satisfaction of the Nation.

Wonderful Predictions of Nostredamus, Grebner, David Pareus, and Autonius Torquatus; wherein the Grandeur of their Pre∣sent Majesties, the Happiness of England, and Downfall of France and Rome are plainly Delineated. With a large Pre∣face, shewing, That the Crown of England, has not been ob∣scurely foretold to their Majesties William the 3d, and Queen Mary, late Prince and Princess of Orange; and that the Peo∣ple of this Ancient Monarchy have duly contributed there∣unto, in the present Assembly of Lords and Commons, not∣withstanding the Objections of Men of different Ex∣tremes.

A Seasonable Discourse, wherein is examined, what is lawful during the Confusions and Revolutions of Govern∣ment,

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especially in the Case of a King deserting his King∣doms; and how far a Man may lawfully conform to the Powers and Commands of those, who with Various Suc∣cesses hold Kingdoms. Whether it be lawful (1) In Paying Taxes. (2) In personal Service. (3) In taking of Oaths. (4) In giving up himself to a final Allegiance.

A Seasonable Treatise; wherein is proved, That King William (commonly called the Conqueror) did not get the Im∣perial Crown of England by the Sword, but by the Election and Consent of the People. To whom he swore to observe the Original Contract between King and People.

An Answer to a Paper Intituled, The Desertion Discussed: being a Vindication of the Proceedings of the late Honou∣rable Convention, in their Filling up the Throne with King William and Queen Mary.

An Exact Collection of the Debates of the House of Com∣mons (particularly such as relate to the Bill of Exclu∣sion of a Popish Successor, &c.) held at Westminster, Octob. 21. 1680; Prorogued the 10th, and Dissolved the 18th of January following. With the Debates of the House of Commons at Oxford, Assembled March. 21. 1680. Also a Just and Modest Vindication of the Proceedings of the said Parliaments.

Julian's Arts to Undermine and Extirpate Christianity, &c. By Samuel Johnson. The Impression of which Book was made in the Year 1683, and has ever since laid buried under the Ruins of all those English Rights which it endea∣voured to defend; but by the Auspicious and Happy Ar∣rival of the Prince of Orange, both They and It have ob∣tained a Resurrection.

Dr. Gilbert Burnet (now Bishop of Salisbury) his Tracts, in Two Vollumes; in which are contained several Things re∣lating to the Affairs of England.

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The Mystery of Iniquity working in the Dividing of Protestants, in order to the subverting of Religion, and our Laws, for almost the space of thirty Years last past, plainly laid open. With some Advices to Protestants of all Perswa∣sions, in the present Juncture of our Affairs. To which is added, A Specimen of a Bill for uniting of Protestants.

Liberty of Conscience now highly necessary for England, humbly represented to this present Parliament.

An Enquiry into, and Detection of the Barbarous Murther of the late Earl of Essex, (now under consideration of a Committee of the House of Lords) Or, a Vindication of that Noble Person, from the Guilt and Infamy, of having destroy∣ed himself.

An Account of the Trial of Mr. Papillon. To which is added, The Matter of Fact in the chusing of Sheriffs in Sir John Moor's Year, now under the consideration of the Com∣mittee for Grievances.

A Collection of strange, Predictions of Mr. J. P. for the Years 1687, and 1688; about K. James the Second, Prince of Wales, and the scampering away of many great Ministers of State.

Arguments against the Dispensing Power, in Answer to L. C. J. Herbert.

The Royal Cards; Being a lively Representation of the late Popish and Tyrannical Designs, and of the wonderful Deli∣verance of this Kingdom from the same, by the glorious Ex∣pedition of William Henry Prince of Orange, now King of Eng∣land, (whom God long preserve:) printed in curious Cop∣per Plates. Price 1 s. a Pack.

Mumurers reproved, in a Sermon preached by Mr. Hop∣kins, &c.

England's Call to Thankfulness, for her late great De∣liverace. By Mr. John Olliffe, &c.

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Melius Inquirendum: Or a further modest and impartial In∣quiry into the Lawfulness of taking the New Oath of Alle∣giance. By a Divine of the Church of England.

A Friendly Debate, between Dr. King's-Man a Dis∣satisfied Clergy-Man, and Gratianus Trimmer a Neighbour-Minister, concerning the late Thanksgiving-Day; the Prince his Descent into England; the Nobilities and Gentries join∣ing with him; the Acts of the Honourable Convention; the Nature of our English Government; the Secret League with France; the Oaths of Allegiance and Supremacy, &c. with some Considerations on Bp Saunderson and Dr. Falkner, about Monarchy, Oaths, &c. Written for the Satisfaction of some of the Clergy, and others that yet labour under Scruples. By a Minister of the Church of England.

A Brief Vindication of the Parliamentary Proceedings against the late King James the Second: Proving that the Right of Succession (by nearness of Blood) is not by the Law of God, or Nature, but by Politick Institution. With several Instances of deposing Evil Princes; shewing that no Prince hath any Title Originally, but by the Consent of the People.

The Dying Speeches of several Excellent Persons who suffered for their Zeal against Popery and Arbitrary Govern∣ment, in the Reigns of King Charles the Second, and King James the Second.

Ireland's Lamentation: Being a Short, but Perfect, Full, and true Account of the Scituation, Nature, Constitution and Product of Ireland. With an Impartial Historical Re∣lation of the most Material Transactions, Revolutions, and miserable Sufferings of the Protestants there, from the Death of King Charles the Second, to the latter end of April, 1689. The Time and Manner of the late King's Landing there: What Men, Monies, Shipping, Arms and Ammu∣nition he brought with him. The Manner of his going up, and into Dublin: His Kneeling to the Host: Displacing all Protestants: The Strength and Defeat of his Army, and what else is of Note. To which is added, A Letter from a Lieutenant in the Irish Army, dated at Dublin May 7. with an Account of Affairs to that Time.

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