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A07280 The triumphs of Nassau: or, A description and representation of all the victories both by land and sea, granted by God to the noble, high, and mightie lords, the Estates generall of the vnited Netherland Prouinces Vnder the conduct and command of his excellencie, Prince Maurice of Nassau. Translated out of French by W. Shute Gent.; Nassauschen lauren-crans. English Orlers, Jan Janszn., 1570-1646.; Shute, W.; Haestens, Henrick van. aut 1613 (1613) STC 17676; ESTC S114453 320,305 400

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