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Historico-political geography: or, A particular description of the several countries in the world : in their situation, extent, air, soil, divisions, provinces, rivers, commodities, rarities, capital cities, chief towns, inhabitants, manners, languages, populousness, &c. The genealogy, pretensions, government, titles, revenues, residence, &c. of their kings and princes. Their respective states, courts of justice, laws, nobility, orders of knighthood, clergy, archbishopricks, bishopricks, universities, and religion. Together with their several interests, advantages, and defects. Collected from the best authors. By the Rev. M. Paschoud, Chaplain to the Rt. Hon, William-Anne, Earl of Albemarle.

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Main Author:	Paschoud, Reverend Mr.
Corporate Author:	Gale (Firm)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	London : printed for F. Clay, at the Bible, without Temple-Bar; and J. Stagg, in Westminster-Hall, M.DCC.XXVI. [1726]
Edition:	The second edition, with additions.
Subjects:	Geography > Early works to 1800. Electronic books.
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