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A10586 A legendarie, conteining an ample discourse of the life and behauiour of Charles Cardinal of Lorraine, and of his brethren, of the house of Guise. Written in French by Francis de L'isle; Legende de Charles, cardinal de Lorraine et de ses frères, de la maison de Guise. English La Planche, Louis Régnier de, ca. 1530-ca. 1580. 1577 (1577) STC 20855; ESTC S115805 138,427 198

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