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A35243 The life of Oliver Cromwel, Lord Protector of the Common-wealth of England, Scotland, and Ireland being an account of all the battles, sieges, and other military atchievements, wherein he was engaged, in these three nations : and likewise, of his civil administrations while he had the supream government, till his death. R. B., 1632?-1725? 1680 (1680) Wing C7343; ESTC T135016 57,584 144

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