A68550
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The Bible-battells. Or The sacred art military For the rightly wageing of warre according to Holy Writ. Compiled for the vse of all such valiant worthies, and vertuously valerous souldiers, as vpon all iust occasions be ready to affront the enemies of God, our king, and country. By Ric. Bernard rector of Batcombe Somersetshire.
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Bernard, Richard, 1568-1641.
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1629
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STC 1926; ESTC S115391
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A12119
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Sir Antony Sherley his relation of his trauels into Persia The dangers, and distresses, which befell him in his passage, both by sea and land, and his strange and vnexpected deliuerances. His magnificent entertainement in Persia, his honourable imployment there-hence, as embassadour to the princes of Christendome, the cause of his disapointment therein, with his aduice to his brother, Sir Robert Sherley, also, a true relation of the great magnificence, valour, prudence, iustice, temperance, and other manifold vertues of Abas, now King of Persia, with his great conquests, whereby he hath inlarged his dominions. Penned by Sr. Antony Sherley, and recommended to his brother, Sr. Robert Sherley, being now in prosecution of the like honourable imployment.
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Sherley, Anthony, Sir, 1565-1635?
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1613
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STC 22424; ESTC S117262
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94,560
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148
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A59994
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The true impartial history and wars of the Kingdom of Ireland its situation, division into provinces; shires &c., its ancient inhabitants, manners, customs and the state it was in at its being first invaded and conquer'd by the English in the reign of K. Henry II : with the several revolts and rebellions of the natives and by what means they have been reduced to obedience in the reign of our several kings and queens : but most particularly relating to all the memorable skirmishes, battels, sieges ... since the grand revolution under the reign of Their Present Majesties K. William and Q. Mary ...
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Shirley, James, 1596-1666.
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1692
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Wing S3489A; ESTC R30144
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A00997
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The Roman histories of Lucius Iulius Florus from the foundation of Rome, till Cæsar Augustus, for aboue DCC. yeares, & from thence to Traian near CC. yeares, divided by Flor[us] into IV. ages. Translated into English.; Epitomae de Tito Livio bellorum omnium annorum DCC libri II. English
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Florus, Lucius Annaeus.; Pass, Simon van de, 1595?-1647, engraver.; Bolton, Edmund, 1575?-1633?
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1619
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STC 11103; ESTC S102361
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532
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A14028
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The policy of the Turkish empire. The first booke
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Fletcher, Giles, 1549?-1611, attributed name.
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1597
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STC 24335; ESTC S118698
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98,012
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170
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A36526
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England's heroical epistles, written in imitation of the stile and manner of Ovid's Epistles with annotations of the chronicle history / by Michael Drayton, Esq.
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Drayton, Michael, 1563-1631.; Ovid, 43 B.C.-17 or 18 A.D. Heroides.
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1695
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Wing D2145; ESTC R22515
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235
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A53046
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The life of the thrice noble, high and puissant prince William Cavendishe, Duke, Marquess and Earl of Newcastle ... written by the thrice noble, illustrious and excellent princess, Margaret, Duchess of Newcastle, his wife.
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Newcastle, Margaret Cavendish, Duchess of, 1624?-1674.
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1667
(1667)
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Wing N853; ESTC R30741
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100,054
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226
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A50937
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A narrative of the siege of London-Derry, or, The late memorable transactions of that city faithfully represented to rectifie the mistakes and supply the omissions of Mr. Walker's account / by John Mackenzie ... ; the most material passages relating to other parts of Ulster and Sligo are also inserted from the memoirs of such as were chiefly concerned in them.
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Mackenzie, John, 1648?-1696.
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1690
(1690)
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Wing M216; ESTC R18238
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101,348
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72
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A39834
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The Roman history of Lucius J. Florus made English beginning with the life and reign of Romulus, the first King of the Romans : and divided into four books.; Epitomae de Tito Livio bellorum omnium annorum DCC libri II. English
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Florus, Lucius Annaeus.; Davies, John, 1625-1693.
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1669
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Wing F1379; ESTC R4410
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101,600
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264
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A08484
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[Here endeth ye hystorye of Olyuer of Castylle, and of the fayre Helayne]; Ye hystorye of Olyver of Castylle, and of the fayre Helayne.
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Watson, Henry, fl. 1500-1518.
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1518
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STC 18808; ESTC S100860
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104,179
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212
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A02855
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The first part of the life and raigne of King Henrie the IIII. Extending to the end of the first yeare of his raigne. Written by I.H.; Historie of the life and raigne of Henry the Fourth
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Hayward, John, Sir, 1564?-1627.
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1599
(1599)
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STC 12995; ESTC S103908
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104,716
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160
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A17262
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Problemes of beautie and all humane affections. VVritten in Italian by Tho: Buoni, cittizen of Lucca. With a discourse of beauty, by the same author. Translated into English, by S.L. Gent; Problemi della belleza. English
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Buoni, Thommaso.; Lennard, Samson, d. 1633.
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1606
(1606)
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STC 4103.3; ESTC S106920
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106,759
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352
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A34531
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An historicall relation of the military government of Gloucester, from the beginning of the Civill Warre betweene King and Parliament, to the removall of Colonell Massie from that government to the command of the westerne forces by John Corbet ...
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Corbet, John, 1620-1680.
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1645
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Wing C6248; ESTC R23152
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107,262
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152
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A09559
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The Spanish pilgrime: or, An admirable discouery of a Romish Catholicke Shewing how necessary and important it is, for the Protestant kings, princes, and potentates of Europe, to make warre vpon the King of Spaines owne countrey: also where, and by what meanes, his dominions may be inuaded and easily ruinated; as the English heretofore going into Spaine, did constraine the kings of Castile to demand peace in all humility, and what great losse it hath beene, and still is to all Christendome, for default of putting the same in execution. Wherein hee makes apparant by good and euident reasons, infallible arguments, most true and certaine histories, and notable examples, the right way, and true meanes to resist the violence of the Spanish King, to breake the course of his designes, to beate downe his pride, and to ruinate his puissance.; Traicte paraenetique. English.
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1625
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STC 19838.5; ESTC S118337
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148
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A64847
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The commentaries of Sr. Francis Vere being diverse pieces of service, wherein he had command / written by himself in way of commentary ; published by William Dillingham ...
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Vere, Francis, Sir, 1560-1609.; Dillingham, William, 1617?-1689.; Dorislaus, Isaac, 1595-1649.; Ogle, John, Sir, 1569-1640.
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1657
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Wing V240; ESTC R219854
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108,031
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242
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A40443
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Select essays tending to the universal reformation of learning concluded with The art of war, or, A summary of the martial precepts necessary for an officer / by William Freke, Esq.
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Freke, William, 1662-1744.
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1693
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Wing F2165; ESTC R483
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109,423
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300
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A17524
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The complete captain, or, an abbridgement of Cesars warres with observations upon them; together with a collection of the order of the militia of the ancients; and a particular treatise of modern war: written by the late great generall the Duke of Rohan: Englished by I.C.; Parfait capitaine. English
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Rohan, Henri, duc de, 1579-1638.; Cruso, John, d. 1681.; Caesar, Julius.
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1640
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STC 4338; ESTC S107127
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109,532
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199
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A37089
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A compendious chronicle of the kingdom of Portugal, from Alfonso, the first King, to Alfonso the Sixth, now reigning together with a cosmographical description of the dominions of Portugal / by John Dauncey.
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Dauncey, John, fl. 1663.
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1661
(1661)
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Wing D289; ESTC R22503
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109,540
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240
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A09569
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The key of historie. Or, A most methodicall abridgement of the foure chiefe monarchies, Babylon, Persia, Greece, and Rome Being a generall and compendious chronicle from the Flood. Digested into three bookes. Whereunto is added a marginall chronologie of euery Roman emperors raigne, and of all the most memorable persons and accidents. Together with briefe illustrations vpon the more obscure names, places, and offices. With a directory table for the more profitable reading of history. Written by that excellent and most learned man Iohn Sleidan.; De quatuor summis imperiis. English. Abridgments
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Sleidanus, Johannes, 1506-1556.; Darcie, Abraham, fl. 1625.
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1627
(1627)
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STC 19850; ESTC S114662
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111,008
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406
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A35239
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The history of the nine worthies of the world three whereof were Gentiles, I. Hector, son of Priamus, King of Troy, II. Alexander the Great ..., III. Julius Cæsar ..., : three Jews, IV. Joshua ..., V. David ..., VI. Judas Maccabeus ..., : three Christians, VII. Arthur, King of Brittain, VIII. Charles the Great, Emp. of Germany, IX. Godfrey of Bulloign, King of Jerusalem : being an account of their glorious lives, worthy actions, renowned victories and deaths : illustrated with poems and the picture of each worthy / by R.B.
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R. B., 1632?-1725?
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1687
(1687)
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Wing C7337; ESTC R27845
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111,812
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196
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A66737
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The history of the Kings Majesties affairs in Scotland under the conduct of the most Honourable James Marques of Montrose, Earl of Kincardin, &c. and generall governour of that kingdome. In the years, 1644. 1645. & 1646.; De rebus auspiciis serenissimi, & potentissimi Caroli. English.
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Wishart, George, 1599-1671.; Matham, Adriaan, 1599?-1660, engraver.
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1647
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Wing W3120; ESTC R217175
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112,902
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212
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A06425
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The beginning, continuance, and decay of estates vvherein are handled many notable questions concerning the establishment of empires and monarchies. Written in French by R. de Lusing, L. of Alymes: and translated into English by I.F.; De la naissance, durée et cheute des estats. English
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Lucinge, René de, sieur des Alymes, 1553-ca. 1615.; Finet, John, Sir, 1571-1641.
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1606
(1606)
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STC 16897; ESTC S107708
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113,193
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176
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A05975
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The art of embattailing an army. Or, The second part of Ælians tacticks Containing the practice of the best generals of all antiquitie, concerning the formes of battailes. ... Englished and illustrated with figures and obseruations vpon euery chapter. By Captaine Iohn Bingham.; Tactica. English. Selections
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Aelianus.; Bingham, John, Captain.; Droeshout, Martin, b. 1601, engraver.
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1631
(1631)
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STC 163; ESTC S106812
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119,494
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122
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A34718
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The histories of the lives and raignes of Henry the Third, and Henry the Fourth, Kings of England written by Sr. Robert Cotton and Sr. John Hayvvard.
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Cotton, Robert, Sir, 1571-1631.; Hayward, John, Sir, 1564?-1627.
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1642
(1642)
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Wing C6494; ESTC R3965
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119,706
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440
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A52789
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The lives of illustrious men written in Latin by Cor. Nepos and done into English by several hands.; Vitae excellentium imperatorum. English
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Nepos, Cornelius.; Finch, Leopold William, 1663?-1702.
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1684
(1684)
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Wing N428; ESTC R7830
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121,520
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330
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A35240
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The natural history of the principality of Wales in three parts ... together with the natural and artificial rarities and wonders in the several counties of that principality / by R.B.
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R. B., 1632?-1725?
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1695
(1695)
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Wing C7339; ESTC R23794
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124,814
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195
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A13230
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The German history continued. The seventh part. Wherein is conteyned the principall passages of the last summer. ... With the siege and taking of Regenspurg, as also the siege and battell of Norlingen, with an exact mappe thereof. Lastly is added certaine misselanies of stories of most parts of Christendome. All which is done not by the former, but another author
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N. C.; Watts, William, 1590?-1649. Swedish intelligencer.
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1634
(1634)
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STC 23525.7; ESTC S103047
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125,601
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220
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A43795
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The interest of these United Provinces being a defence of the Zeelanders choice : wherein is shewne I. That we ought unanimously to defend our selves, II. That if we cannot, it is better to be under England than France, in regard of religion, liberty, estates, and trade, III. That we are not yet to come to that extremity, but we may remaine a republick, and that our compliance with England is the onely meanes for this : together with severall remarkes upon the present, and conjectures on the future state of affaires in Europe, especially as relating to this republick / by a wellwisher to the reformed religion, and the welfare of these countries.
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Hill, Joseph, 1625-1707.
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1673
(1673)
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Wing H2000; ESTC R19940
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128,370
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120
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A51270
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The famous history of the life of the renowned Prince Palmerin of England: or, The glory of knightly prowess In three parts. Containing his parentage, birth, education, travels, strange adventures, noble exploits and victories; combats with monsters, gyants, armies, and armed knights, dissolving inchantments, delivering distressed ladies; and his success in love. The whole being a compleat series, inter-woven with the heroick actions of many valiant emperours, kings, princes, and knights of undoubted fame, whose matchless deeds have won them immortal honour. A book worthy the perusal of either sex. Written originally in French; and now faithfully done into English (for the better satisfaction of the reader) by J.S.; Palmerin of England (Romance). Part 2. English.
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Morais, Francisco de, ca. 1500-1572, attributed name.; J. S.; Hurtado, Luis, ca. 1510-ca. 1598, attributed name.
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1685
(1685)
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Wing M2613C; ESTC R213883
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128,505
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222
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A07432
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Theorique and practise of warre. Written to Don Philip Prince of Castil, by Don Bernardino de Mendoza. Translated out of the Castilian tonge into Englishe, by Sr. Edwarde Hoby Knight. Directed to Sr. George Carew Knight; Theorica y practica de guerra. English
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Mendoza, Bernardino de, 1540 or 41-1604.; Hoby, Edward, Sir, 1560-1617.
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1597
(1597)
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STC 17819; ESTC S112647
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128,593
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180
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A96726
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The compleat history of the vvarrs in Scotland under the conduct of the illustrious and truly-valiant Iames Marquesse of Montrose, General for his Majestie Charls 1st. in that kingdome, together vvith a brief character of him, as also a true relation of his forein negotiations, landing, defeat, apprehension, tryal, and deplorable death in the time of Charls 2d.; De rebus auspiciis serenissimi, & potentissimi Caroli. English
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Wishart, George, 1599-1671.; Pontius, Paulus, 1603-1658, engraver.
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1660
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Wing W3118; Thomason E1874_2; ESTC R204133
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128,925
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242
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A39796
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The perfect politician, or, A full view of the life and action (military and civil) of O. Cromwel whereunto is added his character, and a compleat catalogue of all the honours conferr'd by him on several persons.
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Fletcher, Henry.; Raybould, William.
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1660
(1660)
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Wing F1334; ESTC R18473
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129,473
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366
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A96730
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Montrose redivivus, or The portraicture of James late Marquess of Montrose, Earl of Kincardin, &c. 1. In his actions, in the years 1644. 1645. and 1646. for Charles the First. 2. In his passions, in the years 1649. 1650. for Charles the Second K. of Scots.
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Wishart, George, 1599-1671.; Pontius, Paulus, 1603-1658, engraver.
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1652
(1652)
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Wing W3124; Thomason E1309_1; ESTC R204080
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129,846
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209
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A08577
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A true historie of the memorable siege of Ostend and what passed on either side, from the beginning of the siege, vnto the yeelding vp of the towne. Conteining the assaults, alarums, defences, inuentions of warre, mines, counter-mines and retrenchments, combats of galleys, and sea-fights, with the portrait of the towne: and also what passed in the Ile of Cadsant, and at the siege of Sluice, after the comming of Count Maurice. Translated out of French into English, by Edward Grimeston.; Histoire remarquable et veritable de ce qui c'est passé par chacun jour au siege de la ville d'Ostende. English.
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Grimeston, Edward.
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1604
(1604)
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STC 18895; ESTC S113561
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132,698
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249
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A37139
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The history of the campagne in Flanders, for the year, 1695 with an account of the seige of Namur / by Edward D'auvergne ...
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D'Auvergne, Edward, 1660-1737.
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1692
(1692)
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Wing D296; ESTC R224871
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132,710
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198
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A02833
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An aduertiseme[nt] to the subjects of Scotland of the fearfull dangers threatned to Christian states; and namely, to Great Britane, by the ambition of Spayne: with a contemplation, of the truest meanes, to oppose it. Also, diverse other treatises, touching the present estate of the kingdome of Scotland; verie necessarie to bee knowne, and considered, in this tyme: called, The first blast of the trumpet. Written by Peter Hay, of Naughton, in North-Britane.
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Hay, Peter, gentleman of North-Britaine.
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1627
(1627)
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STC 12971; ESTC S118431
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133,365
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164
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A43430
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Herodian's history of the Roman emperors containing many strange and wonderful revolutions of state in Europe, Asia, and Africa : also, their most remarkable embassies, speeches, antiquities, &c. : together with the most solemn ceremonies us'd at the deification of the Roman emperors : with a character of the ancient Britains / done from the Greek by a gentleman at Oxford.; History. English
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Herodian.; Gentleman at Oxford.
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1698
(1698)
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Wing H1581; ESTC R13737
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140,954
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430
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A86661
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A narrative of the troubles with the Indians in New-England, from the first planting thereof in the year 1607, to this present year 1677, but chiefly of the late troubles in the two last years, 1675 and 1676. To which is added a discourse about the warre with the Pequods in the year 1637. / By W. Hubbard ...; Narrative of the Indian wars in New-England
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Hubbard, William, 1621 or 2-1704.
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1677
(1677)
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Wing H3211_pt1; ESTC W13814
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141,180
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176
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A54695
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Tenenda non tollenda, or, The necessity of preserving tenures in capite and by knight-service which according to their first institution were, and are yet, a great part of the salus populi, and the safety and defence of the King, as well as of his people : together with a prospect of the very many mischiefs and inconveniences, which by the taking away or altering of those tenures, will inevitably happen to the King and his kingdomes / by Fabian Philipps ...
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Philipps, Fabian, 1601-1690.
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1660
(1660)
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Wing P2019; ESTC R16070
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141,615
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292
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A49902
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Memoirs of Emeric count Teckely in four books, wherein are related all the most considerable transactions in Hungary and the Ottoman Empire, from his birth, anno 1656, till after the Battel of Salankement, in the year 1691 / translated out of French.; Histoire d'Emeric, comte de Tekeli. English
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Le Clerc, Jean, 1657-1736.
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1693
(1693)
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Wing L822; ESTC R39725
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143,365
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368
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A16309
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Nero Cæsar, or Monarchie depraued An historicall worke. Dedicated, with leaue, to the Duke of Buckingham, Lord Admirall. By the translator of Lucius Florus.
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Bolton, Edmund, 1575?-1633?; Delaram, Francis, 1589 or 90-1627, engraver.
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1624
(1624)
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STC 3221; ESTC S107099
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147,362
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336
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A71080
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A true and impartial history of the most material occurrences in the kingdom of Ireland during the two last years with the present state of both armies : published to prevent mistakes, and to give the world a prospect of the future success of Their Majesties arms in that nation / written by an eye-witness to the most remarkable passages.
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Story, George Warter, d. 1721.
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1691
(1691)
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Wing S5750; ESTC R4615
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149,982
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178
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A60419
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All the works of that famous historian Salust Containing, I. The conspiracy and war of Cataline, undertaken against the government of the senate of Rome. [2]. The war which Jugurth for many years maintained against the same state. With all his historical fragments. Two epistles to Cæasar concerning the institution of a common-wealth and one against Cicero: with annotations. To which is prefixt the life of Salust. Made English according to the present idiom of speech.
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Sallust, 86-34 B.C.; Caesar, Julius.
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1692
(1692)
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Wing S404; ESTC R218605
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150,406
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371
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A68075
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An epitome of Frossard: or, A summarie collection of the most memorable histories contained in his chronicle, chiefly concerning the state of England and France Wherin the famous warres and conquests of king Edward the third, with the honorable atchieuements of the Blacke Prince, and other his sonnes, both in Fraunce, Spaine, and Portugall, are compendiously described. ... Compiled in Latine by Iohn Sleydane, and translated into English, by P. Golding.; Chroniques. English. Abridgments
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Froissart, Jean, 1338?-1410?.; Sleidanus, Johannes, 1506-1556.; Golding, Arthur, 1536-1606.; Golding, Per., attributed name.
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1608
(1608)
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STC 11399; ESTC S105661
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150,748
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216
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A89922
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The Christian and Catholike veritie; or, The reasons and manner of the conversion of Francis de Neville; formerly a Capuchin, preacher, the Popes missionary, and superiour in sundry covents of the same order. A treatise very usefull for all Christians, and especially for such as are popishly affected, or not fully setled in their beliefe; and for the further confirmation of the faithfull. Wherein many secrets of the Romish clergy, heretofore unrevealed, are discovered. Dedicated by the author to the high court of Parliament now assembled, 1642. See the contents at the next page.
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Neville, Francis de.; England and Wales. Parliament.
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1642
(1642)
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Wing N502; Thomason E144_15; ESTC R11352
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A81806
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A full relation of the passages concerning the late treaty for a peace, begun at Vxbridge January 30. 1644.
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England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I).
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1645
(1645)
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Wing D2480A; Thomason E281_12; ESTC R200042
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160,709
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240
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A67553
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Two very usefull and compendious theological treatises the first shewing the nature of wit, wisdom, and folly : the second describing the nature, use, and abuse of the tongue and speech, whereby principally wisdom and folly are expressed : by Richard Ward.
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Ward, Richard, 1601 or 2-1684.
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1673
(1673)
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Wing W807; ESTC R25182
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162,213
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249
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A53478
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A treatise of the art of war dedicated to the Kings Most Excellent Majesty / and written by the Right Honourable Roger, Earl of Orrery.
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Orrery, Roger Boyle, Earl of, 1621-1679.
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1677
(1677)
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Wing O499; ESTC R200
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162,506
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242
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A35229
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Extraordinary adventures and discoveries of several famous men with the strange events and signal mutations and changes in the fortunes of many illustrious places and persons in all ages : being an account of a multitude of stupendious revolutions, accidents, and observable matters in many kingdomes, states and provinces throughout the whole world : with divers remarkable particulars lively described in picture for their better illustration / by R.B., author of the of the History of the wars of England ...
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R. B., 1632?-1725?
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1683
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Wing C7323; ESTC R19108
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A19712
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A notable historie of the Saracens Briefly and faithfully descrybing the originall beginning, continuaunce and successe aswell of the Saracens, as also of Turkes, Souldans, Mamalukes, Assassines, Tartarians and Sophians. With a discourse of their affaires and actes from the byrthe of Mahomet their first péeuish prophet and founder for 700 yéeres space. VVhereunto is annexed a compendious chronycle of all their yeerely exploytes, from the sayde Mahomets time tyll this present yeere of grace. 1575. Drawn out of Augustine Curio and sundry other good authours by Thomas Newton.; Sarracenicae historiae libri tres. English
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Curione, Celio Augustino, 1538-1567.; Newton, Thomas, 1542?-1607.
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1575
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STC 6129; ESTC S109154
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A38818
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Gymnasiarchon, or, The schoole of potentates wherein is shewn, the mutability of worldly honour / written in Latine by Acatius Evenkellius ; Englished, with some illustrations and observations, by T. N. ...; Sejanus, seu, De praepotentibus regum ac principum ministris, commonefactio. English
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Ennenckel, Georgius Acacius, b. 1573.; Nash, Thomas, 1567-1601.
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1648
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Wing E3526A; ESTC R39517
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A60228
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The minister of state vvherein is shewn, the true use of modern policy / by Monsievr de Silhon ... ; Englished by H. H. ...; Minister d'estat. English
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Silhon, sieur de (Jean), 1596?-1667.; Herbert, Henry, Sir, 1595-1673.
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1658
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Wing S3781; ESTC R5664
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174,658
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B21037
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The stratagems of war, or, A collection of the most celebrated practices and wise sayings of the great generals in former ages written by Sextus Julius Frontinus, one of the Roman consuls ; now English'd, and enlarged with a new collection of the most noted strategems and brave exploits of famous and modern generals ... by M.D.A.; Strategematica. English
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Frontinus, Sextus Julius.; D'Assigny, Marius, 1643-1717.
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1686
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Wing D287; Wing F2244A; ESTC R4210
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174,765
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364
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A71025
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The history of Tamerlan the great taken out of Alhacent, the emperour's historian, and some other manuscripts / by the Lord de Sainctyon ; now Englished by M. D'Assigny.
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Sainctyon, Sieur de.; Alhacen.; D'Assigny, Marius, 1643-1717.
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1679
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Wing S358A; ESTC R7954
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175,472
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322
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A20811
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The barrons vvars in the raigne of Edward the second. VVith Englands heroicall epistles. By Michael Drayton
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Drayton, Michael, 1563-1631.; Drayton, Michael, 1563-1631. England's heroical epistles. aut; Drayton, Michael, 1563-1631. Idea. aut; Drayton, Michael, 1563-1631. Mortimeriados.
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1603
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STC 7189; ESTC S109887
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A67904
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The life of William now Lord Arch-Bishop of Canterbury, examined. Wherein his principall actions, or deviations in matters of doctrine and discipline (since he came to that sea of Canturbury) are traced, and set downe, as they were taken from good hands, by Mr. Robert Bayley, a learned pastor of the Kirk of Scotland, and one of the late commissioners sent from that Nation. Very fitting for all judicious men to reade, and examine, that they may be the better able to censure him for those thing [sic] wherein he hath done amisse. Reade and judge.; Ladensium autokatakrisis, the Canterburians self-conviction
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Baillie, Robert, 1599-1662.
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1643
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Wing B462; ESTC R22260
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A20888
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The historie of the great emperour Tamerlan VVherein are expressed, encounters, skirmishes, battels, sieges, assaults, skalings, taking of cities and strong places, defended, and assaulted, with diuerse stratagems of warre, the which this great and renowned warriour hath conducted and accomplished, during his raigne of fortie or fiftie yeares: with other instructions for the warre, which should not be vnknowen of them that would attaine vnto the knowledge of armes. Drawen from the auncient monuments of the Arabians, by Messire Iean du Bec, Abbot of Mortimer. Newly translated out of French into English, for their benefite which are ignorant in that language. by H.M.; Histoire du grand Tamerlan. English
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Du Bec, Jean, 1540-1610.; Mildmay, Humphrey, attributed name.
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1597
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STC 7263; ESTC S109956
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178,782
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270
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A47644
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The life of that most illustrious prince, Charles V, late Duke of Lorrain and Bar, generalissimo of the imperial armies rendred into English from the copy lately printed at Vienna, written by a person of quality, and a great officer in the imperial army.; Vie de Charles V, duc de Lorraine et de Bar et généralissime des troupes impériales. English
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Labrune, Jean de.
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1691
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Wing L103; ESTC R9770
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178,900
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340
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A50007
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The history of the reign of Lewis the Great till the general peace concluded at Reswick in the year 1697 by Mr. Le Gendre ; made English from the third edition of the French.; Essai de l'histoire du regne de Louis le Grand jusques à la paix générale 1697. English
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Le Gendre, Louis, 1655-1733.
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1699
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Wing L944; ESTC R12498
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179,772
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A34772
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The political testament of M. Jean Baptist Colbert, minister and Secretary of State wherein is contain'd all that hath pass'd under the reign of Lewis the XIV unto the year 1684 : with remarks upon the government of the kingdom of France / translated out of French.; Testament politique de Messire Jean Baptiste Colbert. English
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Courtilz de Sandras, Gatien, 1644-1712.
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1695
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Wing C6601; ESTC R1535
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A00627
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Fennes frutes vvhich vvorke is deuided into three seuerall parts; the first, a dialogue betweene fame and the scholler ... The second, intreateth of the lamentable ruines which attend on vvarre ... The third, that it is not requisite to deriue our pedegree from the vnfaithfull Troians, who were chiefe causes of their owne destruction: whereunto is added Hecubaes mishaps, discoursed by way of apparition.
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Fenne, Thomas.
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1590
(1590)
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STC 10763; ESTC S102003
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182,190
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232
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A00142
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A historie contayning the vvarres, treaties, marriages, and other occurrents betweene England and Scotland from King William the Conqueror, vntill the happy vnion of them both in our gratious King Iames. With a briefe declaration of the first inhabitants of this island: and what seuerall nations haue sithence settled them-selues therein one after an other
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Ayscu, Edward.
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1607
(1607)
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STC 1014; ESTC S100373
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186,325
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A44749
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Proedria vasilikē a discourse concerning the precedency of kings : wherin the reasons and arguments of the three greatest monarks of Christendom, who claim a several right therunto, are faithfully collected, and renderd : wherby occasion is taken to make Great Britain better understood then [sic] some forren authors (either out of ignorance or interest) have represented her in order to this particular : whereunto is also adjoyned a distinct Treatise of ambassadors &c.
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Howell, James, 1594?-1666.
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1664
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Wing H3109; ESTC R21017
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A15803
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The historie of Xenophon containing the ascent of Cyrus into the higher countries. VVherein is described the admirable iourney of ten thousand Grecians from Asia the Lesse into the territories of Babylon, and their retrait from thence into Greece, notwithstanding the opposition of all their enemies. Whereunto is added a comparison of the Roman manner of warres with this of our time, out of Iustus Lipsius. Translated by Ioh. Bingham.; Anabasis. English
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Xenophon.; Lipsius, Justus, 1547-1606. De militia Romana. Book 5. English. Selections.; Bingham, John, Captain.
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1623
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STC 26064; ESTC S118779
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A67859
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The new history of Count Zosimus, sometime advocate of the treasury of the Roman Empire with the notes of the Oxford edition, in six books : to which is prefixed Leunclavius's Apology for the author : newly Englished.; Historia nova. English
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Zosimus.; Leunclavius, Johannes, 1533?-1593. Apologia pro Zosimo. English.
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1684
(1684)
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Wing Z16; ESTC R8792
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A68103
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Ladensium autokatakrisis, the Canterburians self-conviction Or an evident demonstration of the avowed Arminianisme, poperie, and tyrannie of that faction, by their owne confessions. With a post-script to the personate Iesuite Lysimachus Nicanor, a prime Canterburian.
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Baillie, Robert, 1599-1662.
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1640
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STC 1206; ESTC S100522
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A60078
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A genealogical history of the kings of Portugal, and of all those illustrious houses that in masculine line are branched from that royal family containing a discourse of their several lives, marriages, and issues, times of birth, death and places of burial, with their armes and emblazons aaccording to their several alterations, as also their symboles and mottoes : all engraven in copper plates / written in French by Scevole and Lovis de Saincte-Marthe, brethren, and advocates in the Court of Parliament of Paris, unto the year MDCXXIII ; rendered into English, and continued unto this present year, MDCLXII by Francis Sandford ...; Histoire genealogique de la maison de France. English. Selections
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Sainte-Marthe, Scévole de, 1571-1650.; Sainte-Marthe, Louis de, 1571-1656.; Sandford, Francis, 1630-1694.
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1662
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Wing S360; ESTC R8624
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211
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A03659
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The actes and life of the most victorious conquerour, Robert Bruce, King of Scotland VVherein also are contained the martiall deeds of the valiant princes, Edward Bruce, Syr Iames Dowglas, Erle Thomas Randel, Walter Stewart, and sundrie others.; Bruce
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Barbour, John, d. 1395.
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1620
(1620)
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STC 1379; ESTC S114859
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450
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A01811
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Annales of England Containing the reignes of Henry the Eighth. Edward the Sixt. Queene Mary. Written in Latin by the Right Honorable and Right Reverend Father in God, Francis Lord Bishop of Hereford. Thus Englished, corrected and inlarged with the author's consent, by Morgan Godwyn.; Rerum Anglicarum Henrico VIII, Edwardo VI, et Maria regnantibus annales. English
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Godwin, Francis, 1562-1633.; Godwin, Morgan, 1602 or 3-1645.
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1630
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STC 11947; ESTC S106901
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197,682
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360
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A17733
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Tvvo very notable commentaries the one of the originall of the Turcks and Empire of the house of Ottomanno, written by Andrewe Cambine, and thother of the warres of the Turcke against George Scanderbeg, prince of Epiro, and of the great victories obteyned by the sayd George, aswell against the Emperour of Turkie, as other princes, and of his other rare force and vertues, worthye of memorye, translated oute of Italian into Englishe by Iohn Shute.; Della origine de Turchi et imperio delli Ottomani. English
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Cambini, Andrea, d. 1527.; Shute, John, fl. 1562-1573.
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1562
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STC 4470; ESTC S107293
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198,882
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250
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A13665
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The new found vvorlde, or Antarctike wherin is contained wo[n]derful and strange things, as well of humaine creatures, as beastes, fishes, foules, and serpents, trées, plants, mines of golde and siluer: garnished with many learned aucthorities, trauailed and written in the French tong, by that excellent learned man, master Andrevve Theuet. And now newly translated into Englishe, wherein is reformed the errours of the auncient cosmographers.; Singularitez de la France antarctique, autrement nommée Amérique. English
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Thevet, André, 1502-1590.; Hacket, Thomas, fl. 1560-1590.
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1568
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STC 23950; ESTC S111418
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200,763
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A69788
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The history of Poland. vol. 1 in several letters to persons of quality, giving an account of the antient and present state of that kingdom, historical, geographical, physical, political and ecclesiastical ... : with sculptures, and a new map after the best geographers : with several letters relating to physick / by Bern. Connor ... who, in his travels in that country, collected these memoirs from the best authors and his own observations ; publish'd by the care and assistance of Mr. Savage.
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Connor, Bernard, 1666?-1698.; Savage, John, 1673-1747.
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1698
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Wing C5888; ESTC R8630
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202,052
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410
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A61688
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A continuation of the impartial history of the wars of Ireland from the time that Duke Schonberg landed with an army in that Kingdom, to the 23d of March, 1691/2, when Their Majesties proclamation was published, declaring the war to be ended : illustrated with copper sculptures describing the most important places of action : together with some remarks upon the present state of that kingdom / by George Story ...
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Story, George Warter, d. 1721.
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1693
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Wing S5748; ESTC R17507
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203,647
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351
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A67709
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Xenophon's history of the affairs of Greece in seven books : being a continuation of the Peloponnesian War, from the time where Thucydides ends, to the battel at Mantinea : to which is prefixed an abstract of Thucydides and a brief account of the land and naval forces of the ancient Greeks / translated from the Greek by John Newman.
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Xenophon.; Newman, John.
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1685
(1685)
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Wing X19; ESTC R31868
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205,778
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512
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A05583
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Sixe bookes of politickes or ciuil doctrine, written in Latine by Iustus Lipsius: which doe especially concerne principalitie. ; Done into English by William Iones Gentleman..; Politicorum sive civilis doctrinæ libri sex. English
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Lipsius, Justus, 1547-1606.; Jones, William, Sir, 1566-1640.
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1594
(1594)
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STC 15701; ESTC S108579
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210,644
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222
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A39700
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The life of the emperour Theodosius the Great written originally in French by the famous Abbot Flechier ... ; Englished by Mr. Francis Manning.; Histoire de Théodose le Grand. English
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Fléchier, Esprit, 1632-1710.; Manning, Mr. (Francis), fl. 1688-1716.
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1693
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Wing F1207; ESTC R4581
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211,369
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374
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A16157
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Eromena, or, Love and revenge. Written originally in the Thoscan tongue, by Cavalier Gio. Francesco Biondi, Gentleman extraordinary of his Majesties Privie Chamber. Divided into six books. And now faithfully Englished, by Ia. Hayvvard, of Graies-Inne Gent; Eromena. English
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Biondi, Giovanni Francesco, Sir, 1572-1644.; Hayward, James, of Gray's Inn.
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1632
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STC 3075; ESTC S107086
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210
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A20836
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Poems: by Michaell Draiton Esquire; Poems. Selected poems
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Drayton, Michael, 1563-1631.
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1605
(1605)
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STC 7216; ESTC S109891
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212,490
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500
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A16169
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Beautiful blossomes, gathered by Iohn Byshop, from the best trees of all kyndes, diuine, philosophicall, astronomicall, cosmographical, historical, & humane, that are growing in Greece, Latium, and Arabia, and some also in vulgar orchards, as wel fro[m] those that in auncient time were grafted, as also from them which haue with skilful head and hand beene of late yeares, yea, and in our dayes planted: to the vnspeakable, both pleasure and profite of all such wil vouchsafe to vse them. The first tome
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Bishop, John, d. 1613.
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1577
(1577)
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STC 3091; ESTC S102279
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212,650
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348
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A50902
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The history of Britain, that part especially now call'd England from the first traditional beginning, continu'd to the Norman conquest / collected out of the antientest and best authours thereof by John Milton.
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Milton, John, 1608-1674.; Faithorne, William, 1616-1691.
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1670
(1670)
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Wing M2119; ESTC R13663
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213,672
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366
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A58844
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Scrinia Ceciliana, mysteries of state & government in letters of the late famous Lord Burghley, and other grand ministers of state, in the reigns of Queen Elizabeth, and King James, being a further additional supplement of the Cabala.; Scrinia Ceciliana.
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Bacon, Francis, 1561-1626.; Burghley, William Cecil, Baron, 1520-1598.; Sidney, Philip, Sir, 1554-1586.; Throckmorton, Nicholas, Sir, 1515-1571.
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1663
(1663)
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Wing S2109; ESTC R10583
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213,730
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256
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A20479
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A righte noble and pleasant history of the successors of Alexander surnamed the Great, taken out of Diodorus Siculus: and some of their lives written by the wise Plutarch. Translated out of French into Englysh. by Thomas Stocker; Bibliotheca historica. Book 18-20. English
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Diodorus, Siculus.; Plutarch. Lives. English. Selections.; Stocker, Thomas, fl. 1569-1592.
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1569
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STC 6893; ESTC S109708
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340
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A49445
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Memoirs of Edmund Ludlow Esq; Lieutenant General of the Horse, Commander in Chief of the forces in Ireland, one of the Council of State, and a Member of the Parliament which began on November 3, 1640. In two volumes. Vol. 1.; Memoirs. Part 1.
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Ludlow, Edmund, 1617?-1692.
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1698
(1698)
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Wing L3460_pt1; ESTC R1476
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216,094
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443
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A06716
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The arte of warre, written first in Italia[n] by Nicholas Machiauell, and set forthe in Englishe by Peter Whitehorne, studient at Graies Inne: with an addicio[n] of other like marcialle feates and experimentes, and in a table in the ende of the booke maie appere; Arte della guerra. English
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Machiavelli, Niccolò, 1469-1527.; Whitehorne, Peter.
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1562
(1562)
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STC 17164; ESTC S111854
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219,376
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350
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A50877
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The state of church-affairs in this island of Great Britain under the government of the Romans and British kings
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Milton, Christopher, Sir, 1615-1693.
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1687
(1687)
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Wing M2085; ESTC R9446
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221,305
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184
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A50368
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The history of the Parliament of England, which began November the third, MDCXL with a short and necessary view of some precedent yeares / written by Thomas May, Esquire ...
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May, Thomas, 1595-1650.
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1647
(1647)
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Wing M1410; ESTC R8147
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223,011
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A47734
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An answer to a book, intituled, The state of the Protestants in Ireland under the late King James government in which, their carriage towards him is justified, and the absolute necessity of their endeavouring to be free'd from his government, and of submitting to their present Majesties, is demonstrated.
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Leslie, Charles, 1650-1722.
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1692
(1692)
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Wing L1120; ESTC R994
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223,524
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A66445
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The blovdy tenent, of persecution, for cause of conscience, discussed, in a conference betweene trvth and peace vvho, in all tender affection, present to the high court of Parliament, as the result of their discourse, these, amongst other passages, of highest consideration.
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Williams, Roger, 1604?-1683.; Cotton, John, 1584-1652.
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1644
(1644)
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Wing W2758; ESTC R2405
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A19304
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The historie of tvvo the moste noble capitaines of the worlde, Anniball and Scipio of theyr dyuers battailes and victories, excedyng profitable to reade, gathered and translated into Englishe, out of Titus Liuius, and other authoures, by Antonye Cope esquier.
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Cope, Anthony, Sir, d. 1551.; Livy.
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1544
(1544)
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STC 5718; ESTC S108669
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233,285
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A61191
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Anglia rediviva Englands recovery being the history of the motions, actions, and successes of the army under the immediate conduct of His Excellency Sr. Thomas Fairfax, Kt., Captain-General of all the Parliaments forces in England / compiled for the publique good by Ioshua Sprigge ...
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Sprigg, Joshua, 1618-1684.; Fiennes, Nathaniel, 1607 or 8-1669.
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1647
(1647)
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Wing S5070; ESTC R18123
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234,796
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A09487
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The counsellor of estate Contayning the greates and most remarkeable considerations seruing for the managing of publicke affaires. Diuided into three parts. The first contaynes the meanes to settle an estate. The secund, the meanes to perserue it. And the third, the meanes to encrease it. Written in French by one of the ancient counsellors to the most Christian kings, Henry the Fourth, and Levvis the thirteenth. Translated by E.G.; Conseiller d'estat. English
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Béthune, Philippe de, comte de Selles et de Charost, 1561-1649.; Grimeston, Edward.
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1634
(1634)
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STC 1977; ESTC S101680
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238,642
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366
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A06481
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A persuasion from papistrie vvrytten chiefely to the obstinate, determined, and dysobedient English papists, who are herein named & proued English enimies and extreme enimies to Englande. Which persuasion, all the Queenes Maiesties subiectes, fauoring the Pope or his religion, will reade or heare aduisedlye ...
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Lupton, Thomas.
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1581
(1581)
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STC 16950; ESTC S108934
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242,044
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324
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A67704
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Kyrou paideia, or, The institution and life of Cyrus the Great written by that famous philosopher and general, Xenophon of Athens, and from the original Greek made English, the first four books by Francis Digby ..., the four last by John Norris.
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Xenophon.; Digby, Francis.; Norris, John, 1657-1711.
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1685
(1685)
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Wing X10; ESTC R30212
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245,110
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A61145
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The history of the city and state of Geneva, from its first foundation to this present time faithfully collected from several manuscripts of Jacobus Gothofredus, Monsieur Chorier, and others / by Isaac Spon ...; Histoire de la ville et de l'état de Genève. English
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Spon, Jacob, 1647-1685.; Godefroy, Jacques, 1587-1652.; Chorier, Nicolas, 1612-1692.
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1687
(1687)
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Wing S5017; ESTC R12216
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245,550
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265
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A13171
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The blessings on Mount Gerizzim, and the curses on Movnt Ebal. Or, The happie estate of Protestants compared with the miserable estate of papists vnder the Popes tyrannie. By M.S. Doctor of Diuinitie.
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Sutcliffe, Matthew, 1550?-1629.
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1625
(1625)
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STC 23466; ESTC S111364
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256,182
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370
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A08542
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The first part of the Mirrour of princely deedes and knighthood vvherin is shevved the worthinesse of the Knight of the Sunne, and his brother Rosicleer, sonnes to the great Emperour Trebatio, with the straunge loue of the beautifull Princesse Briana, [and] the valiant actes of other noble princes and knights. Now newly translated out of Spanish into our vulgar English tongue, by M.T.; Espejo de principes y cavalleros. Part 1. Book 1. English.
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Ortúñez de Calahorra, Diego. aut; Tyler, Margaret, fl. 1580.
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1580
(1580)
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STC 18860; ESTC S113508
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256,667
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370
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A49450
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A new history of Ethiopia being a full and accurate description of the kingdom of Abessinia, vulgarly, though erroneously called the empire of Prester John : in four books ... : illustrated with copper plates / by ... Job Ludolphus ... ; made English, by J.P., Gent.; Historia Aethiopica. English
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Ludolf, Hiob, 1624-1704.; J. P., Gent.
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1682
(1682)
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Wing L3468; ESTC R9778
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257,513
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339
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A04863
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The theorike and practike of moderne vvarres discoursed in dialogue vvise. VVherein is declared the neglect of martiall discipline: the inconuenience thereof: the imperfections of manie training captaines: a redresse by due regard had: the fittest weapons for our moderne vvarre: the vse of the same: the parts of a perfect souldier in generall and in particular: the officers in degrees, with their seuerall duties: the imbattailing of men in formes now most in vse: with figures and tables to the same: with sundrie other martiall points. VVritten by Robert Barret. Comprehended in sixe bookes.
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Barret, Robert, fl. 1600.
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1598
(1598)
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STC 1500; ESTC S106853
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258,264
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244
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A01504
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The arte of vvarre Beeing the onely rare booke of myllitarie profession: drawne out of all our late and forraine seruices, by William Garrard Gentleman, who serued the King of Spayne in his warres fourteene yeeres, and died anno. Domini. 1587. Which may be called, the true steppes of warre, the perfect path of knowledge, and the playne plot of warlike exercised: as the reader heereof shall plainly see expressed. Corrected and finished by Captaine Hichcock. Anno. 1591.
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Garrard, William, d. 1587.; Hitchcock, Robert, Captain. aut; Garrard, Thomas.
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1591
(1591)
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STC 11625; ESTC S105703
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258,437
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384
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A07463
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The foreste or Collection of histories no lesse profitable, then pleasant and necessarie, dooen out of Frenche into Englishe, by Thomas Fortescue.; Silva de varia lección. English
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Mexía, Pedro, 1496?-1552?; Fortescue, Thomas, fl. 1571.
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1571
(1571)
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STC 17849; ESTC S112653
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259,469
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402
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