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A46454 K. James's opinion of a King, of a tyrant, and of the English laws, rights, and priviledges in two speeches, the first to the Parliament, 1603, the second, 1609. James I, King of England, 1566-1625. 1689 (1689) Wing J141; ESTC R10840 3,629 4

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