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A43976 Considerations upon the reputation, loyalty, manners, & religion of Thomas Hobbes of Malmsbury written by himself, by way of letter to a learned person.; Mr. Hobbes considered in his loyalty, religion, reputation and manners Hobbes, Thomas, 1588-1679. 1680 (1680) Wing H2218; ESTC R6871 20,985 80

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