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A79588 A discourse touching the Spanish monarchy. Wherein vve have a political glasse, representing each particular country, province, kingdome, and empire of the world, with wayes of government by which they may be kept in obedience. As also, the causes of the rise and fall of each kingdom and empire. VVritten by Tho. Campanella. Newly translated into English, according to the third edition of this book in Latine.; De monarchia Hispanica discursus. English Campanella, Tommaso, 1568-1639.; Chilmead, Edmund, 1610-1654. 1653 (1653) Wing C401; Thomason E722_1; ESTC R207219 193,362 240

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