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A11186 A president for a prince Wherein is to be seene by the testimonie of auncient writers, the duetie of kings, princes, and gouernours. Collected and gathered by Anthonie Russhe, Doctor of Diuinitie. Seene and allowed, according to the order appoynted. Rush, Anthony, 1537-1577. 1566 (1566) STC 21453; ESTC S116295 22,857 58

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