Bishop Roderick and Renaissance pacificism.--The French "civilians," Roman law, and the new monarchy.--William Postel; world peace through world power.--Sully and his grand design.--"The grand design" of Emerich Crucé.--Appendices: A. Passages quoted in Chapter I. B. A bibliography of Rodericus Sancius, Bishop of Calahorra (p. [108]-113). C. English version of passages quoted in Chapter II. D. A bibliography of William Postel (p. [117]-131)