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Main Author:	Weldon, Anthony, Sir, d. 1649?
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	London : Printed for William Roybould, at the Unicorn in Pauls Church-yard, 1652.
Series:	Early English books online.
Subjects:	Kings and rulers > Early works to 1800. Great Britain > Kings and rulers > Early works to 1800.
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