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A15753 The first part of the disquisition of truth, concerning political affaires Handled in two seuerall sections. The first whereof (by way of certaine questions probleme-wise propounded and answered) consisteth of foureteene chapters. Written by Henry Wright. Wright, Henry, fl. 1616. 1616 (1616) STC 26024; ESTC S120336 43,490 100

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