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A67831
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Ỳperēphanìaz Myzè̄rhion. Or, Machiavil redivivus Being an exact discovery or narrative of the priciples & politicks of our bejesuited modern phanaticks. By J. Yalden Esq;
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Yalden, John.
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1681
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Wing Y6A; ESTC R218924
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