Mabbe, James, translator of “Guzman” and “Celestina,” Spanish plays, ii. 501; Ben Jonson’s verses in praise of, ib.
Machiavel discovered the secret of comparative history, iii. [179].
Mackenzie, Sir George, notice of his Treatise on Solitude, ii. 50.
Mad-song, specimen of an ancient, ii. 315.
Magic, instances of many learned men accused of, i. 27-29; Solomon accounted an adept in, 122.
Magius, Charles, a noble Venetian, iii. [136]; his travels and adventures contained in a volume of paintings, ib.; detailed description of, [137]-141.
Magliabechi, Anthony, celebrated for his great knowledge of books, i. 394; description of him and his mode of life, 394-397.
Maii, the discoverer of Cicero’s treatise de Republica, i. 18, and note.
Maillard, Oliver, a famous cordelier and preacher, i. 252.
Maine, Duc de, instituted the Journal de Trévoux, iii. [230]; and the Dictionary of Trévoux, ib.