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A02955 The French kinges declaration vpon the riot, felonie, and rebellion of the duke of Mayenne & the duke and knight of Aumalle, and all their assistants. Whereunto is adioyned another declaration of the same king, against the tovvnes of Paris, Orleance, Amyens, and Abbeuille and their adherentes. Faithfully translated out of the French. France. Sovereign (1574-1589 : Henry III) 1589 (1589) STC 13098.5; ESTC S112602 10,597 24

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