Bruce, Alexander, 1746-1816.

Free thoughts on the toleration of Popery, deduced from a review of its principles and history, with respect to liberty and the interest of princes and nations. Wherein the question concerning the repeal of the penal statutes is examined, and some late acts of the British legislature are considered; with some occasional remarks on the religious establishment and laws of Great Britain. The whole authenticated and illustrated by a variety of historical notes and unexceptionable testimonies. To which is subjoined an appendix, containing several papers relative to the subject. By Calvinus Minor, Scoto Britannus. - Edinburgh : printed for the author. Sold by A. Donaldson, C. Elliot, and W. Gray, Edinburgh; Dunlop and Wilson, J. Duncan, and J. Bryce, Glasgow; A Donaldson, C. Dilly, G. Keith, and T. Cadell, London; and Angus and Son, Aberdeen, 1780. - [2], v-xv, [1], 463, [1]p.

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Catholic Church--Controversial literature.