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A64741 The history of William de Croy, surnamed the Wise, governor to the Emperour Charles V being a pattern for the education of princes : containing the memorable transactions that happened during his administration in most of the courts of Christendom, from the year 1506 to the year 1521 : in six books / written in French by Mr. Varillas ... and now made English.; Pratique de l'éducation des princes. English Varillas, Monsieur (Antoine), 1624-1696. 1687 (1687) Wing V113; ESTC R22710 293,492 704

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