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A42214 De rebus belgicis, or, The annals and history of the Low-Countrey-warrs wherein is manifested, that the United Netherlands are indebted for the glory of their conquests, to the valour of the English, under whose protection the poor distressed states, have exalted themselves to the title of the high and mighty ...; Annales et historiae de rebus Belgicis. English Grotius, Hugo, 1583-1645.; Manley, Thomas, 1628-1690. 1665 (1665) Wing G2098; ESTC R3740 690,015 1,031

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