“The Hall was the place where the great lord used to eat . . . He ate not in private, except in time of sickness . . . Nay, the king himself used to eat in the Hall, and his lords sat with him, and he understood men.”
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The Table-talk: Of John Selden, Esq. Being His Sense of Various Matters of Weight and High Consequence; Relating Especially to Religion and State
This book compiles the thoughts and insights of John Selden, a prominent legal scholar and philosopher, on a range of weighty issues. The essays delve into the complexities of religion and state, offering a historical perspective on these subjects. more
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John Selden
John Selden (December 16, 1584 - November 30, 1654) was an English lawyer, historian, and philosopher. Limited information is available, but he is known for his contributions to the fields of law, history, and philosophy. more
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