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B20762 The conduct of France since the peace at Nimeguen written in French by a person of quality ; made English.; Conduite de la France depuis la Paix de Nimegue. English Courtilz de Sandras, Gatien, 1644-1712. 1684 (1684) Wing C6597 34,125 107

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