Emmius U.: “Graecorum Respublicae at Ubbone descriptae.” Leiden Elzevir 1632 First edition, 2 volumes in small 12vo 11x6cm, contemporary hard paper covers slightly rubbed binding for volume one, vellum for volume two, text clean and fine, complete engraved frontispiece 426p.,364p.,overall very good. Ubbo Emius (1547-1625) was for many years professor of Greek history at the newly established university of Groningen and defender of the right to people to revolt. This detailed presentation of the ancient Greek political structures, presented by city-state, provoked a deep emotion and was a turning point of the 17th century political philosophy towards a most human and democratic regime.