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A52335 The English historical library, or, A short view and character of most of the writers now extant, either in print or manuscript which may be serviceable to the undertakers of a general history of this kingdom / by William Nicholson ... Nicolson, William, 1655-1727. 1696 (1696) Wing N1146; ESTC R9263 217,763 592

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