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A11797 The Spaniards perpetuall designes to an vniuersall monarchie. Translated according to the French; Dessein perpetuel des Espagnols a la monarchie universelle. English. Scott, Thomas, 1580?-1626.; Baudartius, Willem, 1565-1640. Progrez des conquestes du roy d'Espagne.; Hotman, Jean, seigneur de Villers-Saint-Paul, 1552-1636, attributed name.; Joseph, père, 1577-1638, attributed name. 1624 (1624) STC 22086; ESTC S116966 6,737 16

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