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A01555 The defence of militarie profession Wherein is eloquently shewed the due commendation of martiall prowesse, and plainly prooued how necessary the exercise of armes is for this our age. Gates, Geffrey. 1579 (1579) STC 11683; ESTC S102948 39,169 64

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