A collection of Cotton's tracts made by James Howell, with dedication to Sir Robert Pye Reprint. Originally published: London : Printed by M.C. for C. Harper, 1679 Each tract has special title page The list of contents enumerates 16 "discourses", of which the first 7 are contained in this volume A relation of the proceedings against ambassadors who have miscarried themselves -- That the kings of England have been pleased, usually, to consult with their peers in the Great Council, and Commons in Parliament of marriage, peace, and war -- That the soveraigns person is required in the great councils, or assemblies of the state, as well at the consultations as at the conclusions -- A discourse of the lawfulness of combats to be performed in the presence of the king -- A brief abstract of the question of precedency between England and Spain -- A remonstrance of the treaties of amity and marriage before time, and of late, of the house of Austria and Spain --Twenty-four arguments whether it be more expedient to suppress popish practices against the due allegeance of His Majesty