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Of the Lawes of Ecclesiastical Politie: Eight Books is a landmark work of political and ecclesiastical philosophy. Written by Richard Hooker in the late 16th century, this influential volume provides a detailed defense of the Church of England and its system of government. With its careful analysis of the relationship between church and state, its rigorous argumentation, and its eloquent prose style, Of the Lawes of Ecclesiastical Politie is a cornerstone of English political thought and a work of enduring significance. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.