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B04688 A perfect relation of the most glorious and entire victory obtain'd by the Christian army (under the conduct of the D's of Lorain and Bavaria) over the whole Turkish forces near Darda, taking all their baggage and canon. Brought by express to His Excellency the Spanish ambassador, August the 20th, 1687. 1687 (1687) Wing P1514A; ESTC R181670 2,063 2

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