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A30352 The history of the reformation of the Church of England. The first part of the progess made in it during the reign of K. Henry the VIII / by Gilbert Burnet. Burnet, Gilbert, 1643-1715.; White, Robert, 1645-1703. 1679 (1679) Wing B5797; ESTC R36341 824,193 805

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