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A15038 The enemie to vnthryftinesse publishing, by lawes, documents and disciplines. A right rule, for reformation of pride, and other prodigall and riotous disorders, in a common wealth: for the worthines of directions, a perfect mirrour for all maiestrates: (especially) of cities. And for sound counsels, and admonitions, a carde to compasse, or euery yong gentleman, honorablie and profitably to gouerne his actions. Partely, drawne out of the sage gouernme[n]t, of the most worthie emperour, Alexander Seuerus: and (generallye) discoueringe the vnsufferable abuses now raigning in our happie English co[m]mon wealth. By George Whetstons gent.; Mirour for magestrates of cyties Whetstone, George, 1544?-1587?; Whetstone, George, 1544?-1587? Addition: or touchstone for the time. aut; Severus Alexander, Emperor of Rome, 208-235. 1586 (1586) STC 25341.5; ESTC S103652 40,485 80

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