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A44659 The history of the seven wise mistrisses of Rome ... wherein, the treachery of evil counsel is discovered, the innocency of harmless virgins cleared, and the wisdom of seven wise women displayed, to the wonder of their own nation, and the administration of all the world.; Seven wise mistresses of Rome Howard, Thomas, 17th/18th cent. 1663 (1663) Wing H3008; ESTC R4376 68,088 179

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