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A10984 A declaration of the Duke of Rohan peere of France, &c. Containing the iustnes of reasons and motiues which haue obliged him to implore the assistance of the King of Great Britaine, and to take armes for the defence of the Reformed Churches. Translated according to the French copie.; Déclaration de Monsieur le duc de Rohan, pair de France. English Rohan, Henri, duc de, 1579-1638. 1628 (1628) STC 21252; ESTC S116136 14,493 28

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