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A25723 The history of Appian of Alexandria in two parts : the first consisting of the Punick, Syrian, Parthian, Mithridatick, Illyrian, Spanish, & Hannibalick wars, the second containing five books of the civil wars of Rome / made English by J.D.; Historia Romana. English Appianus, of Alexandria.; Davies, John, 1625-1693.; Dryden, John, 1631-1700. 1679 (1679) Wing A3579; ESTC R13368 661,822 549

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