Rotterdam, (Wachtler), 1671. 8vo. In contemporary full vellum with title in contemporary hand to spine. ""EvW"" in gilt lettering to front board. A few stains and light soiling to extremities. Internally with light occassional brownspotting. (38), 423 pp. + engraved half-title.
Uncommon first German translation of La Court's classic work on Dutch politics and economics describing the damage that had been done to the country by monarchical leaders since the Middle Ages. La Court stressed the importance of free competition and was an advocate of the republican form of government.