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A76435
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The rebellion of Naples or the tragedy of Massenello· commonly so called: but rightly Tomaso Aniello di Malfa Generall of the Neopolitans. Written by a gentleman who was an eye-witnes where this was really acted upon that bloudy stage, the streets of Naples. Anno Domini MDCXLVII.
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T. B.; M., engraver.
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1649
(1649)
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Wing B199; Thomason E1358_2; ESTC R12266
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