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A80378 The interest of England how it consists in vnity of the Protestant religion. With expedients moderate and effectuall to establish it by the extirpation of the papacy. By a member of the House of Commons. Constantine, William, Sir, 1611 or 12-1670. 1642 (1642) Wing C5948; Thomason E121_47; ESTC R22632 28,124 40

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