Vindiciæ contra tyrannos, a defence of liberty against tyrants, or, Of the lawful power of the prince over the people, and of the people over the prince being a treatise - Languet, Hubert 1518-1581 (Printed for Richard Baldwin, 1689)
Also attributed to Theodore Beza, and to Duplessis-Mornay. Cf. Languet, H. A defence of liberty against tyrants. - Arber's Term cat, II 257. - Marginal notes. - Reproduction of original in Huntington Library. - The translation has been attributed to William Walker. Cf. Halkett and Laing. - Translation of Vindiciæ contra tyrannos. - Wing, L416
(from t.p.): Questions discussed in this treatise: I. Whether subjects are bound and ought to obey princes, if they command that which is against the law of God -- II. Whether it be lawful to resist a prince which doth infring [sic] the law of God, or ruine the Church, by whom, how, and how far it is lawful -- III. Whether it be lawful to resist a prince which doth oppress or ruine a publick state, and how far such resistance may be extended, by whom, how, and by what right, or law it is permitted -- IV. Whether neighbour princes or states may be, or are bound by law, to give succours to the subjects of other princes, afflicted for the cause of true religion, or oppressed by manifest tyranny