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A39700 The life of the emperour Theodosius the Great written originally in French by the famous Abbot Flechier ... ; Englished by Mr. Francis Manning.; Histoire de Théodose le Grand. English Fléchier, Esprit, 1632-1710.; Manning, Mr. (Francis), fl. 1688-1716. 1693 (1693) Wing F1207; ESTC R4581 211,369 374

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