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A77408 A Brief chronicle of the Turkish War, from July to January, 1664 turned out of high-Dutch ; together with his Imperial Majesties reasons for the undertaking of the war, and a map for the better understanding of the story. 1664 (1664) Wing B4552; ESTC R43608 33,953 132

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