BEACON, Richard. Solon his follie; or, a politique discourse touching the reformation of Commonweales, conquered, declined, or corrupted - Oxford: 1594. 4to. pp. [xii], 114. Minute traces of...

BEACON, Richard. Solon his follie; or, a politique discourse touching the reformation of Commonweales, conquered, declined, or corrupted - Oxford: 1594. 4to. pp. [xii], 114. Minute traces of worming. A fine copy in modern half morocco. STC 1653. Beacon, who in 1585 was called to the bar at Gray’s Inn, was appointed the Queen’s attorney for the province of Munster in the following year and held that post until 1591. This is one of the most remarkable 16th century documents dealing with Ireland even if one has to appreciate that some of the names appear in a disguised form e.g. Salamina stands for Ireland. Beacon (alternative spelling Becon) perceived the advantage that would accrue from the abolition of the old custom of coign and livery. Sweeney 356.

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