TY - BOOK AU - Languet,Hubert TI - A defence of liberty against tyrants, or, Of the lawful power of the prince over the people and of the people over the prince SN - 0921148453 AV - JC139 .L22 1989 U1 - 320.1 PY - 1989/// CY - Edmonton, AB, Canada PB - Still Waters Revival Books KW - Political science KW - Kings and rulers KW - Duties KW - Despotism KW - fast N1 - Reprinted from the 1689 translation.--t.p; Includes bibliographical references; The First Question: I. Whether subjects are bound and ought to obey princes, if they command that which is against the law of God -- The Second Question. Whether it be lawful to resist a prince which doth infringe the law of God; by whom, how and how far it is lawful -- The Third Queston. Whether it be lawful to resist a prince who doth oppress or ruin a public state, and how far such resistance may be extended;, by whom, how, and by what right, or law it is permitted -- The Fourth Question. IV. Whether neighbour princes may be, or are bound by law, to aid to the subjects of other princes, persecuted for true religion, or oppressed by manifest tyranny ER -