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A62850 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. Toland, John, 1670-1722. 1699 (1699) Wing T1766B_VARIANT; ESTC R32810 36,567 110

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