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A50955 The tenure of kings and magistrates proving that it is lawfull, and hath been held so through all ages, for any who have the power, to call to account a tyrant, or wicked king, and after due conviction, to depose and put the author, J.M. Milton, John, 1608-1674. 1649 (1649) Wing M2181; ESTC R21202 25,266 46

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