Geffray Fenton's dedication to Elizabeth in his translation of Francesco Guicciardini's Storia d'Italia (1579), quoted in Alfred Vagts, ‘The Balance of Power: Growth of an Idea’, World Politics, Vol. 1, No. 1 (Oct., 1948), p. 97
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God has put into your hands the balance of power and justice, to poise and counterpoise at your will the actions and counsels of all the Christian kings of your time.
— Geffray Fenton
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This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "God has put into your hands the balance of power and justice, to poise and counterpoise at your will the actions and counsels of all the Christian kings of your time." in the context of "Geffray Fenton's dedication to Elizabeth in his translation of Francesco Guicciardini's Storia d'Italia (1579), quoted in Alfred Vagts, ‘The Balance of Power: Growth of an Idea’, World Politics, Vol. 1, No. 1 (Oct., 1948), p. 97" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "Elizabeth I of England" (Quotes about Elizabeth I)
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About Elizabeth I of England
Elizabeth I (7 September 1533 – 24 March 1603) was Queen of England and Ireland from 17 November 1558 until her death. Sometimes called The Virgin Queen, Gloriana or Good Queen Bess, the childless Elizabeth was the fifth and last monarch of the Tudor dynasty.
About Elizabeth I of England
Elizabeth I (7 September 1533 – 24 March 1603) was Queen of England and Ireland from 17 November 1558 until her death. Sometimes called The Virgin Queen, Gloriana or Good Queen Bess, the childless Elizabeth was the fifth and last monarch of the Tudor dynasty.
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