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"L'estat general de la France" (Hardwick MS 85)
Catalogue reference: HMS/4/38
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This record is a file about the "L'estat general de la France" (Hardwick MS 85) dating from 1669.
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Reference (The unique identifier to the record described, used to order and refer to it)
- HMS/4/38
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Title (The name of the record)
- "L'estat general de la France" (Hardwick MS 85)
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Date (When the record was created)
- 1669
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Description (What the record is about)
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This manuscript is a general introduction to the country of France through a history of its royal, aristocratic and legal structures as well as the origins of the French people. It is written in one hand and includes a table of contents. The title page details that it has been : "Corrige et augmente par l'Autheur en l'an de grace 1669". Whilst the published and printed book titled L'Estat de la France, by Nicholas Besongne was written around this time, and covers similar subject matter, this manuscript does not appear to be a direct copy of Besongne's text.
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Related material (A cross-reference to other related records)
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HMS/4/38 is also a text on the state of France with similar subjects.
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Held by (Who holds the record)
- Devonshire Collection Archives, Chatsworth
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Former department reference (Former identifier given by the originating creator)
- HM/85
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Language (The language of the record)
- French
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Physical description (The amount and form of the record)
- 1 volume; 194 folios (392pp)
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Dimensions (The size of the record)
- 185(w) x 256(h) x 28(d) mm
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Physical condition (Aspects of the physical condition of the record that may affect or limit its use)
- 20th-century binding. The last page is torn and partially missing.
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Record URL
- https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/3082f8aa-4cec-4937-a29b-30a8350c0ee6/
Series information
HMS/4
Manuscripts
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Catalogue hierarchy
This record is held at Devonshire Collection Archives, Chatsworth
Within the fonds: HMS
Hardwick Manuscripts
Within the series: HMS/4
Manuscripts
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"L'estat general de la France" (Hardwick MS 85)