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B05780 The secret history of the confederacy, &c. discovered in a conference between the French King and his chief officers. To which is added, articles between Luxemburgh, &c. As also expedients proposed for a peace. / Translated out of French. 1693 (1693) Wing S2339A; ESTC R232789 68,982 160

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