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A11800 Symmachia: or, A true-loues knot Tyed, betvvixt Great Britaine and the Vnited Prouinces, by the wisedome of King Iames, and the States Generall; the kings of France, Denmarke, and Sweden, the Duke of Sauoy, with the states of Venice being witnesses and assistants. For the weale and peace of Christendome. Scott, Thomas, 1580?-1626. 1624 (1624) STC 22089; ESTC S116960 20,946 37

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