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A90668 St Paul's late progres upon earth, about a divorce 'twixt Christ and the Church of Rome, by reason of her dissolutenes and excesses. With the causes of these present commotions 'twixt the Pope, and the princes of Italy. A new way of invention agreeable to the times. Published by James Howell, Armig.; Divortio celeste. English. Pallavicino, Ferrante, 1615-1644.; Howell, James, 1594?-1666. 1644 (1644) Wing P212; Thomason E1174_2; ESTC R203120 41,006 172

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