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B14991 The post of the prince which advises vs the taking of Steen Bergh. And the besieging of Berghen vp Zoom, with all the circumstances of the parleyes, assaults, sallies, and all what is done vntill this time, as well by the Spanish campe, as the states garrisons. And relates all the late newes of Europe. And principally all the late proceedings of the Prince Palatine, the Count Mansfield, the Duke of Brunsvvick, and the Marquis of Baden; besides, all the late warre like actions in Switzerland; the Grysons; and Low Countries. 1622 (1622) STC 18507.70; ESTC S103104 7,388 23

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