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A01406 The vision and discourse of Henry the seuenth Concerning the vnitie of Great Brittaine. Diuided into foure chapters. 1. Containing an introduction. 2. Inducements to vnitie. 3. The policy, deceit, and mischieuous spite of the vnderminers hereof. 4. The danger of diuision. Related by T.G. Gainsford, Thomas, d. 1624?; Henry VII, King of England, 1457-1509. 1610 (1610) STC 11526; ESTC S105669 39,084 72

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