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Means and Measures of a Spanish Minister in Hard Times
The text critiques a Spanish minister who trimmed military forces and court staff to amass wealth. It argues reductions in the King’s guards and royal household were ill advised, hurting loyal servants and creating distrust. It urges prudent reform, respecting public integrity and the prince’s merit, noting the king’s wealth but questioning necessity of harsh cuts.
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Vendofuse
Ilmansa
Madrid
Houthald
Spain
Cao
Chrisendom