Ancient Free State OF FRANCE , AND Most other Parts of EUROPE, before the Loss of their Liberties. Written Originally in Latin by the Famous Civilian FRANCIS HOTOMAN, In the Year 1574. And Translated into English by the Author of the Account of DENMARK. The SECOND EDITION, with Additions, and a New Preface by the Translator. LONDON: Printed for Edward Valentine , at the Queen's Head against St. Dunstan's Church, Fleetstreet , 1721.

Franco-Gallia

Translated by

The Author of the Account

of DENMARK.

The BOOKSELLER

TO THE

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The following Translation of the Famous Hotoman's Franco-Gallia was written in the Year 1705, and first publish'd in the Year 1711. The Author was then at a great Distance from London, and the Publisher of his Work, for Reasons needless to repeat, did not think fit to print the Prefatory Discourse sent along with the Original. But this Piece being seasonable at all Times for the Perusal of Englishmen and more particularly at this Time, I wou'd no longer keep back from the Publick, what I more than conjecture will be acceptable to all true Lovers of their Country.

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