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A46313 A Journal of the Venetian campaigne, A.D. 1687, under the conduct of the Capt. General Morosini, General Coningsmark, [brace] [brace] Providitor Gen. Cornaro, General Venieri, &c. translated from the Italian original, sent from Venice, and printed by order of the most serene republick. 1688 (1688) Wing J1107; ESTC R39041 35,865 54

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