A09828
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A True reporte of the taking of the great towne and castell of Polotzko by the King of Polonia with the manner of the assaults, batteries, undermininges, skirmishes and fyreworkes, that were there vsed from the 11 of August to the 30 of the same month 1579.
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STC 20092.5; ESTC S4832
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B02381
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The copie of a letter, showing the true relation, of the late and happie victorie, receaved by the Marques of Montrose, agaynst Generall Lievetenant Baylie, and others of the rebells, at Alfood, the second of Iulie, 1645.
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Wing C6158A; ESTC R174256
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A27500
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A true and perfect relation of all the severall skirmishes, brave exploits, and glorious victories obtained by the English Protestants, over the Irish rebels, when they raised the siege of Tredagh collected by Doctor Barnard, ... and presented to the honourable House of Commons, on Wednesday the 23 of March, 1641.
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Bernard, Nicholas, d. 1661.
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Wing B2019; ESTC R18826
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A69624
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Letters from Sir William Brereton, Sir Thomas Middleton, Sir John Meldrum of the great victory, by God's providence, given them in raising the siege from before Mountgomery-castle and how they routed and totally dispersed His Majesties forces under the command of the Lord Byron, where they tooke all their carriages, armes, and ammunition and made them flie to Shrewsbury and Chester : with a list of the names of all the commanders and officers taken and kild in the said service.
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Brereton, William, Sir, 1604-1661.; Middleton, Thomas, Sir, 1586-1666.; Meldrum, John, Sir, d. 1645.
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1644
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Wing B4370; ESTC R14607
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A77322
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Letters from Sir William Brereton Sir Thomas Middleton, Sir John Meldrum, of the great victory (by Gods providence) given them, in raising the siege from before Mountgomery-castle And, how they routed, and totally dispersed His Majesties forces, under the command of the Lord Byron; where they tooke all their carriages, armes, and ammunition, and made them flie to Shrewsbury and Chester. With a list of the names of all the commanders and officers taken and kild in the said service. Die Lunæ, 23 Septemb. 1644. Ordered by the Lords in Parliament assembled, that these letters be forthwith printed and published. J. Brown Cler. Parliamentorum.
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Brereton, William, Sir, 1604-1661.; Middleton, Thomas, Sir, 1586-1666. aut; Meldrum, John, Sir, d. 1645. aut; England and Wales. Parliament. House of Lords. Proceedings. 1644-09-23. aut
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1644
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A89936
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A new (and too true) description of England: briefly delineating the [brace] carefull condition of the court. Cautious policy of the head city. Callamitous case of the country. And cruell passages of the campe. In a familier dialogue, betweene, Chrystopher a cavalier, and Barnaby a caviller. / Written by (now I thinke on't) tis no matter who. But it affords, more witt then words.
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Wither, George, 1588-1667,
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1643
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Wing N546; Thomason E246_17; ESTC R19472
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B03333
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A miraculous victory obtained by the Right Honorable, Ferdinando Lord Fairfax, against the army under the command of the Earl of Newcastle at Wakefield in York-shire of the enemy there was taken prisoners, Generall Goring, Sir Thomas Bland, 2 colonells, Sergeant Major Car, 13 captains, 1500 souldiers, 27 colours of foot, 3 cornets of horse, 4 lieutenants, 15 ensignes, and 1 cornet, 4 peeces of ordnance, all their ammunition, and a great number of armes, with the losse of 7 common souldiers. Sent in two letters to the Honorable, W. Lenthall, Esq., speaker in the House of Commons. Also a letter of great consequence, which was found in Generall Gorings chamber, which was sent to him by his father the Lord Goring.
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Fairfax, Ferdinando Fairfax, Baron, 1584-1648.; Stockdell, Thomas.; Norwich, George Goring, Earl of, 1583?-1663.
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1643
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Wing F121B; ESTC R176923
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A01155
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A discourse of such things as are happened in the armie of my lordes the princes of Nauarre, and of Condey, since the moneth of September last. 1568 Seene and allowed.
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1569
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STC 11269; ESTC S112655
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A50639
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Mercurius scoticus giving the world to ground upon this evident truth, videlicet, that the Scottish rebels, the Presbyter, or kirckfaction never intended that Charles the second should be their King published to underceive [sic] the cozoned covenanters of the three nations meerely drawn into blood and ruine by the iugling of some ruling iockeys.
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Wing M1772; ESTC R28129
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B07965
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A continuation of more newes from the Palatinate, the 13. of Iune 1622. Relating the surprising of the landtgrave of Dermstadt, with the skirmish betweene Count Mansfield and Mounsieur Tillye in the returne. Together with the expedition of the Duke of Brunswicke: and the reason of the preparations of Bethlem Gabor against the Emperour. In the end is added a comparison of two souldiers letters concerning former occurrences; and some newes from other places..
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1622
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STC 18507.51A; ESTC S94464
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A15862
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A relation of the late seidge and taking of the city of Babylon by the Turke. As it was written from thence by Zarain Aga, one of his captaines, to Caymaran (his brother) vice-roy in Constantinople. Setting forth all the principall passages of this siedge; with one unparreled [sic], cruell, furious and bloody assault, made by the Turks, wherein were slaine in 12 houres. 130000 of them, and above 20000 Persians. Translated out of the Turkish, into the Italian language by the drugerman to the state of Ragouza. And Englished by W.H.
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Zarain, Aga.; Holloway, William, of Ragusa.
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1639
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STC 26122; ESTC S120611
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A40392
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A sermon at the funeral of the High & Mighty Prince, Henry de La Tour d'Auvergne, Vicount of Turenne ... preach'd December 15, 1675 / by Claude Francis, Ministrier ; Englished out of French.
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Menestrier, Claude François, 1631-1705.
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1677
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Wing F2073; ESTC R16802
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A55189
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The character of a good army &c. being a few hints touching the gallantry and fidelity of an army in the late wars who gave the sole honour and glory of all their atchievments [sic] to God alone, whom they exalted daily in these self-denying expressions / written by Capt. Tho. Plunket.
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Plunket, Thomas, b. 1625.
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1690
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Wing P2628A; ESTC R28444
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25
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A70001
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An exact journal of the siege of Coni in Piemont with an account of the manner of raising it, by Prince Eugene of Savoy this present year 1691 which has so much mortified the French King, and occasioned the imprisonment of the Sieur de Bulonde, humbly presented to his Royal Highness the Duke of Savoy / by Giovanni Renaldo ... ; sent in a manuscript from Turin to a person of quality in London.
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Rinaldo, Giovanni.
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1691
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Wing E3646; Wing R1520; ESTC R11640
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A57684
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Good service hitherto ill rewarded, or, An historicall relation of eight yeers services for King and Parliament done in and about Manchester and those parts by Lieu. Col. John Rosworm.
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Rosworme, John, fl. 1630-1660.
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1649
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Wing R1996; ESTC R7314
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A83990
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Englands remedy of a deadly malady: the vvise-womans saving the city Abel, by delivering the head of Sheba, who was a traitor to the common-wealth of Israel. Which serveth as a pattern, whereby the City of London may be saved, by the wise endeavours of the citizens thereof, like this wise-womans, (which are upon divine record both for our learning and imitation) even by delivering up to law & justice, the traitors to the common-wealth of England. ...
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1647
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Wing E3028; Thomason E397_20; ESTC R201676
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A72942
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Svvethland and Poland vvarres A souldiers returne out of Sweden, and his newes from the warres: or, Sweden and Poland vp in armes. And the entertainement of English souldiers there: with the fortunes and successe of those 1200. men that lately went thither.
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Nixon, Anthony.
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1610
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STC 18596; ESTC S125498
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A93183
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A brief and perfect journal of the late preceedings and successe of the English army in the West-Indies, continued until June the 24th 1655. Together with some quæres inserted and answered. Published for satisfaction of all such who desire truly to be informed in these particulars. / By I.S. an eye-witnesse.
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I. S.
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1655
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Wing S35; Thomason E853_29; ESTC R8777
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A15036
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The honorable reputation of a souldier with a morall report, of the vertues, offices, and (by abuse) the disgrace of his profession. Drawen out of the liues, documents, and disciplines, of the most renowned Romaine, Grecian, and other famous martialistes. By George Whetstone, Gent.
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Whetstone, George, 1544?-1587?
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1585
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STC 25339; ESTC S111682
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A43488
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Observations vpon historie by W.H., Esq.
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Habington, William, 1605-1654.
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1641
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A29852
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The Lord Digbies designe to betray Abingdon carryed on for divers vveeks by an intercourse of letters. Which are here published for the satisfaction of all men, by Sergeant Major Generall Brown. Together with the cipher which the Lord Digby sent him for that purpose.
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Browne, Richard, Sir, 1602?-1669.; Bristol, George Digby, Earl of, 1612-1677. aut; Bernard, Nath. Nathaniel. aut
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1645
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Wing B5145; ESTC R212391
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A20374
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[An apologie of the Earle of Essex]
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Essex, Robert Devereux, Earl of, 1566-1601.; Rich, Penelope, Lady, 1562?-1607. Lady Rich to Her Maiestie in the behalfe of the Earle of Essex.
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1600
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STC 6787.7; ESTC S341
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A19256
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The prospectiue glasse of vvarre Shevving you a glimpse of vvarres mystery, in her admirable stratagems, policies, wayes; in victualling of an armie, prouiding money to pay souldiers, finding out the enemies purposes, traps, and stratagems: ordering of marches, framing of battails, sundry fights, retreats, and the like, to auoide battell or fight. Furnished with argument to encourage and skill to instruct. By C.E. Warre is a schoole of necesary knowledge.
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Cooke, Edward, fl. 1626-1631.
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1628
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STC 5669; ESTC S120766
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55
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A35629
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The accomplished commander being necessary instructions for the prudent conduct of officers in an army / written by a person of great experience in military affairs, and published for the common benefit, by R.C.
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Person of great experience in military affairs.; R. C.
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1689
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Wing C96; ESTC R3979
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A44523
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Gods providence in the midst of confusion set out in a sermon preach'd at the Savoy, January the 30, 1681, being the anniversary of the martyrdom of King Charles I / by Anthony Horneck.
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Horneck, Anthony, 1641-1697.
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1682
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Wing H2832; ESTC R13705
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A77408
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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.
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1664
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Wing B4552; ESTC R43608
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A49486
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The prophecyes of the incomparable Dr. Martin Luther concerning the downfall of the Pope of Rome, and the subversion of the German Empire, to be over-run by the armies of the Turks, together with the many reasons that he giveth for it : as also, the remarkable prophecy of the learned and reverend Mvscvlvs, to the same effect / collected by R.C. M.A.
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R. C., M.A.; Luther, Martin, 1483-1546.
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1664
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Wing L3513; ESTC R23003
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A00734
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The Spaniards monarchie, and Leaguers olygarchie. Layd open in an aduerisement [sic], written by Signor Vasco Figueiro a gentleman of Portingale to the rebellious French: wherein is discouered the tyrannie of the one ouer the kingdome of Portingale, and the treacherous rebellion of the other in the kingdome of France, with a patheticall persuasion to the French to returne to the obedience of their naturall and legitimate king. Englished by H.O.
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Figueiro, Vasco, gentleman of Portingale.; H. O., fl. 1592.
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1592
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STC 10865; ESTC S102056
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A15466
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A briefe discourse of vvarre. VVritten by Sir Roger VVilliams Knight; vvith his opinion concerning some parts of the martiall discipline. Newly perused
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Williams, Roger, Sir, 1540?-1595.
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1590
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STC 25733; ESTC S120635
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A49473
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A warre-like treatise of the pike, or, Some experimentall resolves, for lessening the number, and disabling the use of the pike in warre with the praise of the musquet and halfe-pike, as also the testimony of Brancatio, concerning the disability of the pike / penn'd for the generall good of our nation, by a well wisher to the compleat musquetier.
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Lupton, Donald, d. 1676.
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1642
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Wing L3496; ESTC R23004
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A62850
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The militia reform'd, or, An easy scheme of furnishing England with a constant land-force capable to prevent or to subdue any forein power, and to maintain perpetual quiet at home without endangering the public liberty.
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Toland, John, 1670-1722.
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1699
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Wing T1766B_VARIANT; ESTC R32810
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A68979
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Newes of the present miseries of Rushia occasioned by the late warre in that countrey. Commenced betweene Sigimond now King of Poland. Charles late King of Swethland. Demetrius, the last of the name, Emperour of Rushia. Together with the memorable occurrences of our owne nationall forces, English, and Scottes, vnder the pay of the now King of Swethland.
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Brereton, Henry.
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1614
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STC 3609; ESTC S114176
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A07680
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Principles for yong princes Collected out of sundry authors, by George More, Esquire.
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More, George, Esquire.; More, George, Sir, 1553?-1632, attributed name.
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1629
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STC 18069; ESTC S113368
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A10698
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Vox militis foreshewing what perils are procured where the people of this, or any other kingdome liue without regard of marshall discipline, especially when they stand and behold their friends in apparent danger, and almost subuerted by there enemies vniust persecution, and yet with hold their helping hand and assistance. Diuided into two parts, the first manifesting for what causes princes may enter into warre, and how necessary and vsuall it is, drawne from the actions of the Prince of Orange. The second discourseth of warre, souldiers, and the time when it is conuenient: collected out of the heroicall examples of Count Mansfield. ... Dedicated to Count Mansfield, and the honourable Councell of Warre.
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Marcelline, George.; Rich, Barnabe, 1540?-1617. Allarme to England.
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1625
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STC 20980; ESTC S115890
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A14604
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The appollogie of the illustrious Prince Ernestus, Earle of Mansfield, &c. Wherein from his first entertainment, are layd open the occasions of his warres in Bohemia, Austria, and the Palatinate, with his faithfull seruice to the King of Bohemia. Translated out of the originall French coppie.; Apologie pour le tres-illustre seigneur, Ernéste conte de Mansfeld. English
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S. W., fl. 1622.
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1622
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STC 24915; ESTC S119323
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A68396
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The practice of policy written by Lodowike Lloyd ...
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Lloyd, Lodowick, fl. 1573-1610.
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1604
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STC 16627; ESTC S1335
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A01128
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Certaine miscellany vvorks of the Right Honourable Francis Lo. Verulam, Viscount S. Alban. Published by William Rawley ...
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Bacon, Francis, 1561-1626.; Rawley, William, 1588?-1667.
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1629
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STC 1124; ESTC S100333
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A28061
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Certain miscellany works of the Right Honourable Francis Lord Verulam, Viscount St. Alban published by VVilliam Ravvley ...; Selections. 1670
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Bacon, Francis, 1561-1626.
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1670
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Wing B275; ESTC R21950
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A10721
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A souldiers vvishe to Britons welfare: or a discourse, fit to be read of all gentlemen and souldiers. Written by a Captaine of experience
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Rich, Barnabe, 1540?-1617.
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STC 21000; ESTC S119811
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A30652
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Colonel Joseph Bamfield's Apologie written by himself and printed at his desire.
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Bampfield, Joseph, fl. 1639-1685.
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1685
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Wing B618; ESTC R16264
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A63153
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The tryal and condemnation of Sir William Parkyns, kt., for the horrid and execrable conspiracy to assassinate His sacred Majesty King William, in order to a French invasion of this kingdom who upon full evidence was found guilty of high treason, at the sessions-house in the Old-Baily, March 24, 1695/6 : together with a true copy of the papers delivered to the sheriffs of London and Middlesex, by Sir J. Freind [sic] and Sir W. Parkins, at the place of execution.
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Parkyns, William, Sir, 1649?-1696, defendant.; Friend, John, Sir, d. 1696.; England and Wales. Court of Oyer and Terminer and Gaol Delivery (London and Middlesex).
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1696
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Wing T2153; ESTC R17270
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A33321
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The life & death of Julius Cæsar, the first founder of the Roman empire as also, The life and death of Augustus Cæsar, in whose raign [sic] Our Blessed Lord and Saviour Jesus Chri[s]t was borne / by Sa. Clarke ...
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Clarke, Samuel, 1599-1682.
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1665
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Wing C4529; ESTC R19882
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A05259
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The mothers blessing. Or The godly counsaile of a gentle-woman not long since deceased, left behind her for her children containing many good exhortations, and godly admonitions, profitable for all parents to leaue as a legacy to their children, but especially for those, who by reason of their young yeeres stand most in need of instruction. By Mris. Dorothy Leigh.
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Leigh, Dorothy.
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1616
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STC 15402; ESTC S113606
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A07129
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Youths instruction. Composed and written by William Martyn Esquire. Recorder of the honourable citie of Exeter
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Martyn, William, 1562-1617.
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1612
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STC 17530; ESTC S102312
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A81942
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A new account of the present condition of the Turkish affairs, with the causes of the decay of the Ottoman power; of their wars with the present emperor, &c, and the facility the Christian princes now have of retaking Constantinople, according to a prophecy of the Turks themselves. Together with several notable remarks upon the late insolence of the army; of their deposing Mahomet IV. (who had reigned eight and forty years) and setting his younger brother in his seat. To which is prefixed, the effigies of this new emperor, Solyman the Third. By a person of quality, who long resided amongst them, and is lately returned home
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Person of quality.; Sturt, John, 1658-1730, engraver.
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1688
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Wing D2921A; ESTC R226668
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A66699
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The loyall martyrology, or, Brief catalogues and characters of the most eminent persons who suffered for their conscience during the late times of rebellion either by death, imprisonment, banishment, or sequestration together with those who were slain in the Kings service : as also dregs of treachery : with the catalogue and characters of those regicides who sat as judges on our late dread soveraign of ever blessed memory : with others of that gang, most eminent for villany / by William Winstanley.
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Winstanley, William, 1628?-1698.
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1665
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Wing W3066; ESTC R9014
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A13221
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The Svvedish discipline, religious, civile, and military The first part, in the formes of prayer daily used by those of the Swedish nation, in the armie. Together with two severall prayers, uttered upon severall occasions by that pious King; which God immediately heard and granted him. The second part, in the excellent orders observed in the armie; whereof we here present you the articles, by which the souldiery is governed. The third part, in the Kings commission for levying of a regiment: his order for drawing vp of a private company; of a squadron; and of a brigade: with his manner of enquartering a private regiment; and of an army royall: vnto which is added the best manner of building and fortifying of a towne of warre. All, in fiue severall figures expressed and explained. Last of all, is the famous Battell of Leipsich, in two fayre figures also set forth: and now this second time more fully and particularly described.
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Watts, William, 1590?-1649, attributed name.; Roe, Thomas, Sir, 1581?-1644, attributed name.; Abelin, Johann Philipp. Arma Suecica. English.; Sweden. Armén.
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1632
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STC 23520; ESTC S118094
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A37153
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The history of the campagne in the Spanish Netherlands, Anno Dom. 1694 with the journal of the siege of Huy / by Edward D'Auvergne ...
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D'Auvergne, Edward, 1660-1737.
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1694
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Wing D298; ESTC R16405
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A01283
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The strategemes, sleyghtes, and policies of warre, gathered togyther, by S. Iulius Frontinus, and translated into Englyshe, by Rycharde Morysine; Strategematica. English
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Frontinus, Sextus Julius.; Morison, Richard, Sir, d. 1556.
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1539
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STC 11402; ESTC S102662
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A26617
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Observations upon military & political affairs written by the Most Honourable George, Duke of Albemarle, &c. ...
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Albemarle, George Monck, Duke of, 1608-1670.; Heath, John, 17th cent.
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1671
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Wing A864; ESTC R22335
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A65948
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Constantinus redivivus, or, A full account of the wonderful providences, and unparallell'd successes that have all along attended the glorious enterprises of the heroical prince, William the 3d, now King of Great Britain, &c. wherein are many curious passages relating to the intrigues of Lewis the 14th, &c. carried on here, and elsewhere, never printed before, &c. / by Mr. John Whittel ...
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Whittel, John.
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1693
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A86393
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The history of Olivaires of Castile and Arthur of Dalgarve translated out of Spanish into the Italian tongue by Francesco Portonari, and from the Italian made English by Mark Micklethwait ...; Olivier de Castille (Romance). English. Micklethwait.
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Micklethwait, Mark.
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1695
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Wing H2128A; ESTC R42745
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A43903
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The history of Olivaires of Castile, and Arthur of Dalgarve. Translated out of the Spanish into the Italian tongue, by Francesco Portonari: and from the italian made English. Licens'd, Feb. 1. 1694/5.
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Portonari, Francesco fl. 1552-1578.
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1695
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Wing H2129; ESTC R213818
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A89449
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The chiefe events of the monarchie of Spaine, in the yeare 1639. / Written by the Marquesse Virgilio Maluezzi, one of his Majesties Councell of Warre. Translated out of th'Italian copy, by Robert Gentilis Gent.; Successi principali della monarchia di Spagna nell'anno M.DC.XXXIX. English.
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Malvezzi, Virgilio, marchese, 1595-1653.; Gentilis, Robert.
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1647
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Wing M355; Thomason E1161_1; ESTC R202848
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217
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A09832
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The hystories of the most famous and worthy cronographer Polybius discoursing of the warres betwixt the Romanes [and] Carthaginenses, a riche and goodly worke, conteining holsome counsels [and] wonderfull deuises against the incombrances of fickle fortune. Englished by C.W. Wherevnto is annexed an abstract, compendiously coarcted out of the life & worthy acts, perpetuate by our puissaunt prince king Henry the fift.; Historiae. English
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Polybius.; Watson, Christopher, d. 1581.
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1568
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STC 20097; ESTC S114792
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276
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A64308
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An introduction to the history of England by Sir William Temple, Baronet.
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Temple, William, Sir, 1628-1699.
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1695
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Wing T638; ESTC R14678
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A51702
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An offer of farther help to suffering saints, or, The best work in the worst times wherein the necessity, excellency, and means of preparation for sufferings are clearly evinced, and prescribed : in which, as in a glass, the people of God may see how to dress themselves for death, or any other suffering to which the Lord shall call : added as an appendix to the Sufferers mirrour.
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Mall, Thomas, b. 1629 or 30.
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1665
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Wing M334A; ESTC R232064
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84,072
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143
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A65357
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The godly mans delight or A family guide to pietie containing directions to a holy life with certain Christian dialogues also prayers & meditations upon severall occasions.
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T. W.
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1679
(1679)
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Wing W121; ESTC R219275
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84,760
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225
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A19622
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The mansion of magnanimitie Wherein is shewed the most high and honorable acts of sundrie English kings, princes, dukes, earles, lords, knights and gentlemen, from time to time performed in defence of their princes and countrie: set forth as an encouragement to all faithfull subiects, by their example resolutely to addresse them selues against all forreine enemies. Published by Richard Crompton an apprentice of the common law. 1599. Whereunto is also adioyned a collection of diuerse lawes ... with a briefe table, shewing what munition ought to be kept by all sorts of her Maiesties subiects ...
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Crompton, Richard, fl. 1573-1599.
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1599
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STC 6054; ESTC S105166
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85,768
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121
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A10647
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A booke called the Foundacion of rhetorike because all other partes of rhetorike are grounded thereupon, euery parte sette forthe in an oracion vpon questions, verie profitable to bee knowen and redde: made by Richard Rainolde Maister of Arte, of the Uniuersitie of Cambridge. 1563.; Foundacion of rhetorike
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Rainolde, Richard, d. 1606.
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1563
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STC 20925A.5; ESTC S104585
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88,800
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132
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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
(1629)
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STC 1926; ESTC S115391
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93,945
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409
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B07555
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The art of vvar, and Englands traynings; plainely demonstrating the dutie of a priuate souldier; with the office of each seuerall officer belonging to a foot-company: and the martiall lawes of the field. : As also, the office and charge belonging to the command of a colonell; the exercise of trayning or drilling: with diuers other necessary and profitable disciplined notes and obseruations. / By Edw. Davies gentleman..
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Davies, Edward, gentleman.
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1619
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STC 6326; ESTC S91610
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95,853
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241
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A00446
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A briefe chronicle, where in are described shortlye the originall, and the successiue estate of the Romaine weale publique the alteratyon and chaunge of sondrye offices in the same: the order and successyon of the kinges, consuls and emperoures therof, together wyth sondry gestes & actes of many famous princes and valiaunt captaines, from the first foundatyon of the city of Rome, vnto the. M.C. and. xix. yeare there of consequently: ryght plesant and profitable to be red, marked and folowed of all men. Collected and gathered first by Eutropius, and Englished by Nicolas Havvard, studiente of Thauies In. Anno. 1564.; Breviarium ab urbe condita. English
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Eutropius, 4th cent.; Haward, Nicholas.
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1564
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STC 10579; ESTC S101794
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274
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A02122
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Gvvydonius The carde of fancie wherein the folly of those carpet knights is decyphered, which guyding their course by the compasse of Cupid, either dash their ship against most daungerous rocks, or els attaine the hauen with paine and perill. Wherein also is described in the person of Gwydonius, a cruell combat betvveene nature and necessitie. By Robert Greene Master of Arte, in Cambridge.
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Greene, Robert, 1558?-1592.; Labé, Louise, 1526?-1566. Debat de folie et d'amour.
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1584
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STC 12262; ESTC S105817
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A02124
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Greenes carde of fancie Wherein the folly of those carpet knights is deciphered, which guiding their course by the compass of Cupid, either dash their ship against most dangerous rocks, or else attaine the haven with pain and perill. Wherein also is described in the person of Gwydonius a cruell combate between nature and necessitie. By Robert Green, Master of Art, in Cambridge.; Gwydonius
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Greene, Robert, 1558?-1592.; Labé, Louise, 1526?-1566. Debat de folie et d'amour.
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1608
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STC 12264; ESTC S105823
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154
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A70642
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The Russian imposter, or, The history of Muskovie, under the usurpation of Boris and the imposture of Demetrius, late emperors of Muskovy
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Manley, Roger, Sir, 1626?-1688.
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1674
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Wing M440A; ESTC R22560
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264
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A13222
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The Swedish intelligencer. The first part. Wherein, out of the truest and choysest informations, are the famous actions of that warlike prince historically led along: from his Majesties first entring into the Empire, vntill his great victory over the Generall Tilly, at the Battell of Leipsich. The times and places of every action being so sufficiently observed and described; that the reader may finde both truth and reason in it.
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Watts, William, 1590?-1649.; Mountain, Gerard, engraver.
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1632
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STC 23521; ESTC S118047
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205
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A14315
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The foure bookes of Flauius Vegetius Renatus briefelye contayninge a plaine forme, and perfect knowledge of martiall policye, feates of chiualrie, and vvhatsoeuer pertayneth to warre. Translated out af [sic] lattine, into Englishe, by Iohn Sadler. Anno. 1572. Seene and allovved, accordinge to the order appointed.; De re militari. English
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Vegetius Renatus, Flavius.; Sadler, John, d. ca. 1595.
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1572
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STC 24631; ESTC S119043
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170
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A68465
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A true discourse historicall, of the succeeding gouernours in the Netherlands, and the ciuill warres there begun in the yeere 1565 with the memorable seruices of our honourable English generals, captaines and souldiers, especially vnder Sir Iohn Norice knight, there performed from the yeere 1577. vntill the yeere 1589. and afterwards in Portugale, France, Britaine and Ireland, vntill the yeere 1598. Translated and collected by T.C. Esquire, and Ric. Ro. out of the reuerend E.M. of Antwerp. his fifteene bookes Historicæ Belgicæ; and other collections added: altogether manifesting all martiall actions meete for euery good subiect to reade, for defence of prince and countrey.; Historia Belgica nostri potissimum temporis. English
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Meteren, Emmanuel van, 1535-1612.; Churchyard, Thomas, 1520?-1604.; Robinson, Richard, citizen of London.
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1602
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STC 17846; ESTC S105716
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105,507
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166
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A15874
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A briefe rehersal of the death resurrectio[n], [and] ascension of Christ gathered together oute of ye foure euangelistes and actes of the apostles by the most godly and great learned man Huldriche Zuinglius, written first in Latin, and now tra[n]slated into Englishe, that such as vnderstande not the Latin tongue should not wante the vse of so worthy and profitable a treatise. Perused and allowed according to the order appointed in the Quenes maiesties iniunctions.
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Zwingli, Ulrich, 1484-1531.
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1561
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STC 26135; ESTC S106617
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105,568
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216
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A11769
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The philosophers banquet Newly furnished and decked forth with much variety of many severall dishes, that in the former service were neglected. Where now not only meats and drinks of all natures and kinds are serued in, but the natures and kinds of all disputed of. As further, dilated by table-conference, alteration and changes of states, diminution of the stature of man, barrennesse of the earth, with the effects and causes thereof, phisically and philosophically. Newly corrected and inlarged, to almost as much more. By W.B. Esquire.; Mensa philosophica. English.
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Scot, Michael, ca. 1175-ca. 1234, attributed name.; Anguilbertus, Theobaldus, attributed name.
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1633
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STC 22063; ESTC S100623
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106,565
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400
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A29601
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Britanniæ speculum, or, A short view of the ancient and modern state of Great Britain, and the adjacent isles, and of all other the dominions and territories, now in the actual possession of His present Sacred Majesty King Charles II the first part, treating of Britain in general.
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1683
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Wing B4819; ESTC R9195
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107,131
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325
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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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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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242
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A62348
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The Souldiers companion, or, Military glory display'd in a true and impartial description of all the memorable battels and fights by land and sea, &c., that have been fought in Europe, Asia, Africa, and America, for upwards of six hundred by J.S.
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J. S.
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1688
(1688)
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Wing S88; ESTC R8531
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264
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A77106
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The life and raigne of King Charles, from his birth to his death. / Faithfully and impartially performed by Lambert Wood Gent.
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Bos, Lambert van den, 1610-1698.; Gaywood, Richard, fl. 1650-1680, engraver.
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1659
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Wing B3777E; Thomason E1760_2; ESTC R209760
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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
(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
(1640)
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STC 4338; ESTC S107127
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199
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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
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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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A88924
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Decennium luctuosum An history of remarkable occurrences, in the long war, which New-England hath had with the Indian salvages, from the year, 1688. To the year 1698. Faithfully composed and improved. [One line of quotation in Latin]
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Mather, Cotton, 1663-1728.; Mather, Cotton, 1663-1728. Observable things.
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1699
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Wing M1093; ESTC W18639
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255
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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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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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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
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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
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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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A09826
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The second part of the booke of battailes, fought in our age taken out of the best authors and writers in sundrie languages. Published for the profit of those that practise armes, and for the pleasure of such as loue to be harmlesse hearers of bloudie broiles.; All the famous battels that have bene fought in our age throughout the worlde, as well by sea as lande. Part 2.
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Polemon, John.
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1587
(1587)
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STC 20090; ESTC S114774
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134,054
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198
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A11365
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The workes of Caius Crispus Salustius contayning the Conspiracie of Cateline The Warre of Iugurth. V. bookes of historicall fragments. II orations to Cæsar for the institution of a co[m]monwealth and one against Cicero.; Works. English
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Sallust, 86-34 B.C.; Vaughan, Robert, engraver.; Crosse, William, b. 1589 or 90.
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1629
(1629)
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STC 21624; ESTC S116413
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135,399
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756
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A43972
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Behemoth, or, An epitome of the civil wars of England, from 1640 to 1660 by Thomas Hobs ...
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Hobbes, Thomas, 1588-1679.
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1679
(1679)
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Wing H2213; ESTC R9336
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139,001
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246
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A43991
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The history of the civil wars of England from the year 1640-1660 / by T.H.; Behemoth
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Hobbes, Thomas, 1588-1679.
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1679
(1679)
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Wing H2239; ESTC R35438
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143,512
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291
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A51774
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The history of the late warres in Denmark comprising all the transactions, both military and civil, during the differences between the two northern crowns in the years 1657, 1658, 1659, 1660 : illustrated with maps / by R.M.
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Manley, Roger, Sir, 1626?-1688.
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1670
(1670)
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Wing M439; ESTC R36492
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146,663
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155
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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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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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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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A30478
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A vindication of the authority, constitution, and laws of the church and state of Scotland in four conferences, wherein the answer to the dialogues betwixt the Conformist and Non-conformist is examined / by Gilbert Burnet ...
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Burnet, Gilbert, 1643-1715.
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1673
(1673)
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Wing B5938; ESTC R32528
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166,631
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359
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A51887
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The second volume of letters writ by a Turkish spy who lived five and forty years undiscover'd at Paris : giving an impartial account to the Divan at Constantinople of the most remarkable transactions of Europe, and discovering several intrigues and secrets of the Christian courts (especially of that of France) continued from the year 1642 to the year 1682 / written originally in Arabick, translated into Italian, and from thence into English, by the translator of the first volume.
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Marana, Giovanni Paolo, 1642-1693.; Bradshaw, William, fl. 1700.; Midgley, Robert, 1655?-1723.
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1692
(1692)
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Wing M565CA; ESTC R35015
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A20143
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The three orations of Demosthenes chiefe orator among the Grecians, in fauour of the Olynthians, a people in Thracia, now called Romania with those his fower orations titled expressely & by name against king Philip of Macedonie: most nedefull to be redde in these daungerous dayes, of all them that loue their countries libertie, and desire to take warning for their better auayle, by example of others. Englished out of the Greeke by Thomas Wylson doctor of the ciuill lawes. After these orations ended, Demosthenes lyfe is set foorth, and gathered out of Plutarch, Lucian, Suidas, and others, with a large table, declaring all the principall matters conteyned in euerye part of this booke. Seene and allowed according to the Queenes Maiesties iniunctions.; Selections. English
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Demosthenes.; Wilson, Thomas, 1525?-1581.
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1570
(1570)
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STC 6578; ESTC S109558
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171,123
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198
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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
(1686)
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Wing D287; Wing F2244A; ESTC R4210
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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
(1679)
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Wing S358A; ESTC R7954
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