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A07124 The historie, and liues, of the kings of England from VVilliam the Conqueror, vnto the end of the raigne of King Henrie the Eight. By William Martyn Esquire, recorder of the honorable citie of Exeter.; Historie, and lives, of twentie kings of England Martyn, William, 1562-1617. 1615 (1615) STC 17527; ESTC S114259 437,595 520

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