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A44752 A survay of the signorie of Venice, of her admired policy, and method of government, &c. with a cohortation to all Christian princes to resent her dangerous condition at present / by James Howell Esq. Howell, James, 1594?-1666. 1651 (1651) Wing H3112; ESTC R14157 254,948 257

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