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A32919 The campagne of the French King in the year 1677 In which is described exactly the three sieges and taking in of Valenciennes by assault, and of the town and citadel of Cambray, and of St. Omers, with an account of the Battel of Cassel. Licensed Sept. the 6th, 1678. Roger L'Estrange.; Campagna del re christianissimo nell' anno 1677. English. Primi Fassola di San Maiolo, Giovan Battista Feliciano, conte, 1648-1713. 1679 (1679) Wing C399B; ESTC R203952 44,521 161

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