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A71223 The compleat History of independencie Upon the Parliament begun 1640. By Clem. Walker, Esq; Continued till this present year 1660. which fourth part was never before published.; History of independency. Walker, Clement, 1595-1651.; Theodorus Verax. aut; T. M., lover of his king and country. aut 1661 (1661) Wing W324B; ESTC R220805 504,530 690

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