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A93860 Reflections upon the occurrences of the last year from 5 Nov. 1688 to 5 Nov. 1689. Wherein, the happy progress of the late Revolution, and the unhappy progress of affairs since, are considered; the original of the latter discovered, and the proper means for remedy proposed and recommended. Stephens, Edward, d. 1706. 1689 (1689) Wing S5437A; ESTC R188769 30,811 50

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