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B00232 Christian policie: or The christian common-wealth. Published for the good of Kings, and Princes, and such as are in authoritie vnder them, and trusted with state affaires. / Written in Spanish, and translated into English..; República y policía christiana. English. 1632 Juan de Santa María, fray, d. 1622.; Blount, Edward, fl. 1588-1632.; Mabbe, James, 1572-1642? 1632 (1632) STC 14830.7; ESTC S1255 347,168 505

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