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A66435 A vindication of the history of the gunpowder-treason and of the proceedings and matters relating thereunto, from the exceptions which have been made against it, and more especially of late years by the author of the Catholick apologie, and others : to which is added, A parallel betwixt that and the present popish plot. Williams, John, 1636?-1709. 1681 (1681) Wing W2741; ESTC R214885 71,695 100

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