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Early newsbook by the "press agent" of Lord Protector Oliver Cromwell...
Early newsbook by the "press agent" of Lord Protector Oliver Cromwell...
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September 01, 1659
MERCURIUS POLITICUS, London, Sept. 1, 1659
* Very rare 17th century periodical
* English Civil War era
An uncommon newsbook (forerunner of newspapers), the full title including: "...Comprising the sum of Foreign Intelligence, with the Affairs now on foot in the Three Nations Of England, Scotland & Ireland. For Information of the People" as printed in the masthead.
This was publisher Marchamont Nedham's most significant enterprise, which he used as a platform for the Commonwealth regime. It continued for the next decade, the term of the Commonwealth era. In 1655 the Lord Protector Oliver Cromwell rewarded Nedham with an official post, so that Nedham was then perceived as a spokesman for his regime.
Contains various reports from all corners of Europe but mostly item from & about England concerning the English Civil War. Includes mention of the Derby insurrection, a list of prisoners taken at the battle near Cheshire, a report on the surrender of Chirk Castle along with the Articles. A few advertisements near the back.
Complete in 16 pages, 5 1/4 by 8 inches, minimal margin wear, close-trimmed at just one margin near the back, generally good condition.
* Very rare 17th century periodical
* English Civil War era
An uncommon newsbook (forerunner of newspapers), the full title including: "...Comprising the sum of Foreign Intelligence, with the Affairs now on foot in the Three Nations Of England, Scotland & Ireland. For Information of the People" as printed in the masthead.
This was publisher Marchamont Nedham's most significant enterprise, which he used as a platform for the Commonwealth regime. It continued for the next decade, the term of the Commonwealth era. In 1655 the Lord Protector Oliver Cromwell rewarded Nedham with an official post, so that Nedham was then perceived as a spokesman for his regime.
Contains various reports from all corners of Europe but mostly item from & about England concerning the English Civil War. Includes mention of the Derby insurrection, a list of prisoners taken at the battle near Cheshire, a report on the surrender of Chirk Castle along with the Articles. A few advertisements near the back.
Complete in 16 pages, 5 1/4 by 8 inches, minimal margin wear, close-trimmed at just one margin near the back, generally good condition.
Category: The 1600's and 1700's
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