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A77921 State-maxims, or, Certain dangerous positions, destructive to the very natural right and liberty of mankind. Laid down in a book entituled, The grounds of government and obedience; by Tho. White Gent. / Discussed, and both by Scripture and reason confuted, by Will Ball Esq; Ball, William. 1656 (1656) Wing B595; Thomason E886_6; ESTC R207341 17,284 32

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