A20126
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The pleasant historie of Iohn VVinchcomb in his yonguer [sic] yeares called Iack of Newbery, the famous and worthy clothier of England; declaring his life and loue, together with his charitable deeds and great hospitalitie. And how hee set continually fiue hundred poore people at worke, to the great benefit of the common-wealth. Now the tenth time imprinted, corrected and enlarged by T.D.
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Deloney, Thomas, 1543?-1600.
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1626
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STC 6560; ESTC S105317
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62,768
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92
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A51131
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The case of Ireland's being bound by acts of Parliament in England stated by William Molyneux.
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Molyneux, William, 1656-1698.
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1698
(1698)
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Wing M2402; ESTC R30063
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64,004
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194
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A61485
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Florus Britannicus, or, An exact epitome of the history of England, from William the Conquerour to the twelfth year of the reign of His Sacred Majesty Charls the Second, now flourishing illustrated with their perfect portraictures in exact copper plates ... / by Mathew Stevenson, Gent.
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Stevenson, Matthew, fl. 1654-1685.
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1662
(1662)
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Wing S5501; ESTC R18156
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64,856
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62
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A09564
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The catalogue of the chancellors of England, the lord keepers of the Great Seale: and the lord treasurers of England With a collection of divers that have been masters of the Rolles. By I.P. Summerset herald.
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Philipot, John, 1589?-1645.
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1636
(1636)
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STC 19846; ESTC S114645
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67,021
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176
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A05297
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A learned and true assertion of the original, life, actes, and death of the most noble, valiant, and renoumed Prince Arthure, King of great Brittaine Who succeeding his father Vther Pendragon, and right nobly gouerning this land sixe and twentie yeares, then dyed of a mortall wounde receyued in battell, together vvith victory ouer his enemies. As appeareth cap. 9. And was buried at Glastenbury. cap. 12. an. 543. Collected and written of late yeares in lattin, by the learned English antiquarie of worthy memory Iohn Leyland. Newly translated into English by Richard Robinson citizen of London. Anno Domini. 1582.; Assertio inclytissimi Arturii Regis Britanniae. English
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Leland, John, 1506?-1552.; Robinson, Richard, citizen of London.
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1582
(1582)
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STC 15441; ESTC S108439
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67,318
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92
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A02342
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A myrroure for magistrates Wherein may be seen by example of other, with howe greuous plages vices are punished: and howe frayle and vnstable worldly prosperitie is founde, even of those, whom fortune seemeth most highly to fauour. Anno. 1559.; Mirrour for magistrates. Part 3.
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Baldwin, William, ca. 1518-1563?; Boccaccio, Giovanni, 1313-1375. De casibus virorum illustrium.
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1559
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STC 1247; ESTC S104522
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67,352
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165
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A15310
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Here begynnethe the glorious lyfe and passion of seint Albon prothomartyr of Englande, and also the lyfe and passion of saint Amphabel whicheconuerted saint Albon to the fayth of Christe.; Life of Saint Alban and Saint Amphibal
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Lydgate, John, 1370?-1451?
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1534
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STC 256; ESTC S108894
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67,790
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178
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A13572
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The strangest aduenture that euer happened: either in the ages passed or present Containing a discourse concerning the successe of the King of Portugall Dom Sebastian, from the time of his voyage into Affricke, when he was lost in the battell against the infidels, in the yeare 1578. vnto the sixt of Ianuary this present 1601. In which discourse, is diuerse curious histories, some auncient prophesies, and other matters, whereby most euidently appeareth: that he whom the Seigneurie of Venice hath held as prisoner for the space of two yeres and twentie two dayes, is the right and true king of Portugall Dom Sebastian. More, a letter that declareth, in what maner he was set at libertie the xv. of December last. And beside, how he parted from Venice and came to Florence. All first done in Spanish, then in French, and novv lastly translated into English.; Adventure admirable, par dessus toutes autres des siecles passez & present. English
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Teixeira, José, 1543-1604.; Munday, Anthony, 1553-1633.
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1601
(1601)
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STC 23864; ESTC S118296
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67,947
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90
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A13109
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The discouerie of a gaping gulf vvhereinto England is like to be swallovved by another French mariage, if the Lord forbid not the banes, by letting her Maiestie see the sin and punishment thereof
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Stubbes, John, 1543-1591.
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1579
(1579)
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STC 23400; ESTC S117921
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68,725
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88
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A19807
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A continuation of the historie of France from the death of Charles the eight where Comines endeth, till the death of Henry the second. Collected by Thomas Danett Gentleman.
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Danett, Thomas, fl. 1566-1601.
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1600
(1600)
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STC 6234; ESTC S109248
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69,757
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158
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A16401
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The gentlemans academie. Or, The booke of S. Albans containing three most exact and excellent bookes: the first of hawking, the second of all the proper termes of hunting, and the last of armorie: all compiled by Iuliana Barnes, in the yere from the incarnation of Christ 1486. And now reduced into a better method, by G.M.; Boke of Saint Albans
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Berners, Juliana, b. 1388?; Markham, Gervase, 1568?-1637.
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1595
(1595)
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STC 3314; ESTC S103621
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69,877
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187
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A81942
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A new account of the present condition of the Turkish affairs, with the causes of the decay of the Ottoman power; of their wars with the present emperor, &c, and the facility the Christian princes now have of retaking Constantinople, according to a prophecy of the Turks themselves. Together with several notable remarks upon the late insolence of the army; of their deposing Mahomet IV. (who had reigned eight and forty years) and setting his younger brother in his seat. To which is prefixed, the effigies of this new emperor, Solyman the Third. By a person of quality, who long resided amongst them, and is lately returned home
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Person of quality.; Sturt, John, 1658-1730, engraver.
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1688
(1688)
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Wing D2921A; ESTC R226668
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69,984
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220
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A36790
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The antient usage in bearing of such ensigns of honour as are commonly call'd arms with a catalogue of the present nobility of England / by William Dugdale ... ; to which is added, a catalogue of the present nobility of Scotland and Ireland, &c.
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Dugdale, William, Sir, 1605-1686.
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1682
(1682)
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Wing D2478; ESTC R231444
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71,213
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227
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A50828
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The present state of Denmark. By Guy Miege, author of the New cosmography, or survey of the whole world.
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Miege, Guy, 1644-1718?
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1683
(1683)
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Wing M2024; ESTC R214182
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71,445
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167
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A27210
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The present state of the universe, or, An account of I. The rise, births, names, matches, children, and near allies of all the present chief princes of the world, II. Their coats of arms, motto's, devises, liveries, religions, and languages, III. The names of their chief towns, with some computation of the houses and inhabitants ... IV. Their revenues to which are added some other curious remarks, as also an account of common-wealths, relating to the foregoing heads.
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Beaumont, John, d. 1731.
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1694
(1694)
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Wing B1623; ESTC R13456
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71,782
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106
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A54698
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The grandeur of the law, or, An exact collection of the nobility and gentry of this kingdom whose honors and estates have by some of their ancestors been acquired or considerably augmented by the practice of the law or offices and dignities relating thereunto the name of such ancestor, together with the time in which he flourished, the society in which he was a member, and to what degree in the law he arrived being perticularly [sic] expressed / by H.P.
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H. P. (Henry Philipps)
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1684
(1684)
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Wing P2022; ESTC R30532
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72,310
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296
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A07328
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The reigne of King Henry the Second written in seaven bookes. By his Majesties command.
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May, Thomas, 1595-1650.; Vaughan, Robert, engraver.
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1633
(1633)
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STC 17715; ESTC S122115
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72,475
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216
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A26165
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An answer to Mr. Molyneux his Case of Ireland's being bound by acts of Parliament in England, stated, and his dangerous notion of Ireland's being under no subordination to the parliamentary authority of England refuted, by reasoning from his own arguments and authorities.
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Cary, John, d. 1720?, attributed name.; Atwood, William, d. 1705?, attributed name.
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1698
(1698)
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Wing A4167; ESTC R9464
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73,026
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218
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A88292
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The vvorld's catastrophe, or Europes many mutations untill, 1666. The fate of Englands monarchy untill its subversion. Government of the vvorld under God by the seven planetary angels; their names, times of government. An exact type of the three suns seen in Cheshire and Shropshire, 3 April 1647. Their signification and portent, astrologically handled. / By VVilliam Lilly student in Astrologie: who is, amicus patria, & veritas amator. To which is added, A whip for Wharton.
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Lilly, William, 1602-1681.; Merlin Ambrosius.; Trithemius, Johannes, 1462-1516.
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1647
(1647)
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Wing L2252; Thomason E387_1; ESTC R201490
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73,237
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78
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A33316
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The history of the glorious life, reign, and death of the illustrious Queen Elizabeth containing an account by what means the Reformation was promoted and established, and what obstructions it met with, the assistance she gave to all Protestants abroad, the several attempts of the papists upon her life, the excommunications of Rome, Bishop Jewel's challenge to the papists, the several victories she gained, and more particularly that in 1588 ... / by S. Clark ; illustrated with pictures of some considerable matters, curiously ingraven in copper plates.
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Clarke, Samuel, 1599-1682.
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1682
(1682)
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Wing C4523; ESTC R13609
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73,724
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210
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A20853
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The tragicall legend of Robert, Duke of Normandy, surnamed Short-thigh, eldest sonne to William Conqueror. VVith the legend of Matilda the chast, daughter to the Lord Robert Fitzwater, poysoned by King Iohn. And the legend of Piers Gaueston, the great Earle of Cornwall: and mighty fauorite of king Edward the second. By Michaell Drayton. The latter two, by him newly corrected and augmented
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Drayton, Michael, 1563-1631.; Drayton, Michael, 1563-1631. Matilda.; Drayton, Michael, 1563-1631. Peirs Gaveston Earle of Cornwall.
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1596
(1596)
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STC 7232; ESTC S116748
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75,207
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228
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A57506
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The history of infamous impostors, or, The lives & actions of several notorious counterfeits who from the most abject and meanest of the people, have usurped the titles of emperours, kings, and princes / written by the Sr. J.B. de Ricoles ... ; and now done into English.; Imposteurs insignes. English
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Rocoles, Jean-Baptiste de, 1620-1696.
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1683
(1683)
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Wing R1766; ESTC R6847
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75,558
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204
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A25329
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The Anatomy of popery, or, A catalogue of popish errours in doctrine, and corruptions in worship together with the agreement between paganism, pharisaism, and popery.
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1673
(1673)
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Wing A3058A; ESTC R9334
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77,450
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240
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A91489
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A treatise concerning the broken succession of the crown of England: inculcated, about the later end of the reign of Queen Elisabeth. Not impertinent for the better compleating of the general information intended.
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Parsons, Robert, 1546-1610.
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1655
(1655)
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Wing P574; Thomason E481_2; ESTC R203153
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79,791
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168
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A15701
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The castell of Christians and fortresse of the faithfull beseiged, and defended, now almost sixe thowsand yeares. VVritten by Iohn VVolton, on e of the Cathederal Church in Exetor.
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Woolton, John, 1535?-1594.
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1577
(1577)
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STC 25975; ESTC S103316
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80,248
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214
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A20814
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Englands heroicall epistles. By Michaell Drayton; England's heroical epistles
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Drayton, Michael, 1563-1631.
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1597
(1597)
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STC 7193; ESTC S111950
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80,584
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164
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A30330
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A collection of several tracts and discourses written in the years 1678, 1679, 1680, 1681, 1682, 1683, 1684, 1685 by Gilbert Burnet ; to which are added, a letter written to Dr. Burnet, giving an account of Cardinal Pool's secret power, the history of the power treason, with a vindication of the proceedings thereupon, an impartial consideration of the five Jesuits dying speeches, who were executed for the Popish Plot, 1679.; Selections. 1685
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Burnet, Gilbert, 1643-1715.
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1685
(1685)
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Wing B5770; ESTC R214762
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83,014
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140
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A65260
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Memoires of the family of Stuarts and the remarkable providences of God towards them in an historical account of the lives of those His Majesty's progenitors of that name that were kings of Scotland.
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Watson, John, b. 1597?
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1683
(1683)
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Wing W1081; ESTC R35236
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83,515
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202
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A64308
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An introduction to the history of England by Sir William Temple, Baronet.
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Temple, William, Sir, 1628-1699.
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1695
(1695)
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Wing T638; ESTC R14678
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83,602
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334
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A50866
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The history of the holy vvar began anno 1095, by the Christian princes of Europe against the Turks, for the recovery of the Holy Land, and continued to the year 1294. In two books. To which is added, a particular account of the present war, managed by the emperour, King of Poland, and several other princes against the Turks. By Tho. Mills, gent. Illustrated with copper-plates.
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Mills, Thomas, gent.
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1685
(1685)
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Wing M2073; ESTC R221362
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83,846
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225
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A14936
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A pithie exhortation to her Maiestie for establishing her successor to the crowne Whereunto is added a discourse containing the authors opinion of the true and lavvfull successor to her Maiestie. Both compiled by Peter Wentworth Esquire.
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Wentworth, Peter, ca. 1530-1596.
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1598
(1598)
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STC 25245; ESTC S119716
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85,250
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228
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A35228
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An epitome of all the lives of the kings of France from Pharamond the First, to the now most Christian King Levvis the thirteenth : with a relation of the famous battailes of the two kings of England, who were the first victorious princes that conquered France / translated out of the French coppy by R.B. Esq.
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R. B., 1632?-1725?; Commynes, Philippe de, ca. 1447-1511.; Brathwaite, Richard, 1588?-1673.
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1639
(1639)
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Wing C7322A; ESTC S108602
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91,960
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364
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A01158
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An epitome of all the lives of the kings of France From Pharamond the first, to the now most Christian King Levvis the thirteenth. With a relation of the famous battailes of the two kings of England, who were the first victorious princes that conquered France. Translated out of the French coppy by R.B. Esq.
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Commynes, Philippe de, ca. 1447-1511, attributed name.; Brathwaite, Richard, 1588?-1673, attributed name.; Basset, Robert, attributed name.
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1639
(1639)
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STC 11273; ESTC S108602
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92,155
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414
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A26656
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Medulla historiæ Scoticæ being a comprehensive history of the lives and reigns of the kings of Scotland, from Fergus the First, to Our Gracious Sovereign Charles the Second : containing the most remarkable transactions, and observable passages, ecclesiastical, civil, and military, with other observations proper for a chronicle, faithfully collected out of authors ancient and modern : to which is added, a brief account of the present state of Scotland, the names of the nobility, and principal ministers of church and state, the laws criminal : a description of that engine with which malefactors are tortured, called the boot.
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Alexander, William, fl. 1685-1704.
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1685
(1685)
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Wing A917; ESTC R21197
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93,143
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254
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A67920
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A discouerie of the true causes why Ireland was neuer entirely subdued, nor brought vnder obedience of the crowne of England, vntill the beginning of his Maiesties happie raigne; Discoverie of the true causes why Ireland was never entirely subdued
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Davies, John, Sir, 1569-1626.
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1612
(1612)
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STC 6348; ESTC S109372
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93,412
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291
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A37219
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A memorial for the learned, or, Miscellany of choice collections from most eminent authors in history, philosophy, physick, and heraldry / by J.D., Gent.
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J. D., Gent.; Tate, Nahum, 1652-1715.
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1686
(1686)
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Wing D38; ESTC R18713
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93,900
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252
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A37237
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Historical relations, or, A discovery of the true causes why Ireland was never intirely subdu'd nor brought under obedience of the Crown of England until the beginning of the reign of King James of happy memory / by ... John Davis ...
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Davies, John, 1625-1693.
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1666
(1666)
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Wing D402; ESTC R14019
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94,006
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270
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A05354
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A treatise tovvching the right, title, and interest of the most excellent Princess Marie, Queene of Scotland, and of the most noble king Iames, her Graces sonne, to the succession of the croune of England VVherein is conteined asvvell a genealogie of the competitors pretending title to the same croune: as a resolution of their obiections. Compiled and published before in latin, and after in Englishe, by the right reuerend father in God, Iohn Lesley, Byshop of Rosse. VVith an exhortation to the English and Scottish nations, for vniting of them selues in a true league of amitie.; Defence of the honour of the right highe, mightye and noble Princesse Marie Quene of Scotlande and dowager of France. Selections
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Leslie, John, 1527-1596.
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1584
(1584)
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STC 15507; ESTC S108494
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94,307
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147
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A55118
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A little view of this old vvorld in two books ... a work fitted to the press five years agone, and now published, by Tho. Palmer.
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Palmer, Thomas, b. ca. 1620.
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1659
(1659)
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Wing P253; ESTC R17862
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95,299
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212
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A65595
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A specimen of some errors and defects in the history of the reformation of the Church of England, wrote by Gilbert Burnet ... by Anthony Harmer.
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Wharton, Henry, 1664-1695.
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1693
(1693)
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Wing W1569; ESTC R20365
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97,995
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210
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A43135
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The right of succession asserted against the false reasonings and seditious insinuations of R. Dolman alias Parsons and others by ... Sir John Hayward ... ; dedicated to the King ; and now reprinted for the satisfaction of the zealous promoters of the bill of exclusion.
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Hayward, John, Sir, 1564?-1627.
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1683
(1683)
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Wing H1233; ESTC R11039
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98,336
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190
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A02848
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An ansvver to the first part of a certaine conference, concerning succession, published not long since vnder the name of R. Dolman
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Hayward, John, Sir, 1564?-1627.
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1603
(1603)
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STC 12988; ESTC S103906
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98,388
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178
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A23013
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Anno primo Reginæ Elizabethæ at the Parliament begunne at Westminster, the xxiij of Januarie, in the fyrst yere of the raigne of our soueraigne lady Elizabeth, by the grace of God, of Englande, Fraunce, and Irelande, queene, defender of the fayth &c., and there prorogued till the xxv. of the same moneth, and then and there holden, kept, and continued, vntyll the dissolution of the same, being the eight day of May then next ensuyng, were enacted as foloweth.; Laws, etc. (Session laws : 1559 Jan.-May)
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England and Wales.; England and Wales. Sovereign (1558-1603 : Elizabeth I)
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1572
(1572)
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STC 9460; ESTC S4086
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98,906
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110
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A32776
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A second edition of Camden's description of Scotland containing a supplement of these peers, or Lords of Parliament, who were mentioned in the first edition, and an account of these since raised to, and further advanced in the degrees of peerage, until the year 1694.; Britannia. English. Selections
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Camden, William, 1551-1623.; Dalrymple, James, Sir, fl. 1714.
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1695
(1695)
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Wing C376; ESTC R4896
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99,150
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213
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A36526
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England's heroical epistles, written in imitation of the stile and manner of Ovid's Epistles with annotations of the chronicle history / by Michael Drayton, Esq.
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Drayton, Michael, 1563-1631.; Ovid, 43 B.C.-17 or 18 A.D. Heroides.
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1695
(1695)
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Wing D2145; ESTC R22515
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99,310
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235
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A36743
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The life of Henry Chichele, Archbishop of Canterbury, who lived in the times of Henry the V. and VI. Kings of England written in Latin by Arth. Duck ; now made English and a table of contents annexed.; Vita Henrici Chichele archiepiscopi Cantuariensis sub regibus Henrico V. et VI. English
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Duck, Arthur, Sir, 1580-1648.
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1699
(1699)
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Wing D2430; ESTC R236
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99,580
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208
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A91303
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The treachery and disloyalty of papists to their soveraignes, in doctrine and practise. Together with an exact parallel of the jurisdiction, power, and priviledges claimed and exercised by our popish Parliaments, prelates, Lords and Commons in former times, with those now claimed and practised by the present Parliament, Lords and Commons, which are here manifested to be farre more loyall, dutifull, moderate; more consistent with, lesse invasive on, and destructive to the Kings pretended soveraigne power and prerogative, then those of popish parliaments, and subjects. Wherein likewise the traiterous, antimonarchicall doctrines, practises and attempts of papists upon their soveraignes prerogatives, crownes, persons, with the dangerous consequences, effects, and designes, of their present illegall arming, and accesse to the Kings Army, and person by meanes of evill counsellours, are briefely discovered; ... It is ordered by the Committee for Printing that this treatise be forthwith printed and published, by Michael Sparke, senior. Januar. 13. 1642. John White.; Soveraigne power of parliaments and kingdomes. Part 1
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Prynne, William, 1600-1669.; England and Wales. Parliament.
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1643
(1643)
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Wing P4108; Thomason E248_1; ESTC R203188
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101,087
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43
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A08452
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The valiant actes and victorious battailes of the English nation: from the yeere of our Lord, one thousand three hundred twentie and seuen: being the first yeare of the raigne of the most mightie Prince Edvvard the third, to the yeere 1558. Also, of the peaceable and quiet state of England, vnder the blessed gouernement of the most excellent and vertuous Princesse Elizabeth: a compendious declaration written by C.O. And newly translated out of Latine verse into English meeter. By I.S.; Anglorum prælia, ab anno Domini. 1327. anno nimirùm primo inclytiss. principis Eduardi eius nominis tertii, usque ad annum Do. 1558. carmine summatim perstricta. English
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Ocland, Christopher, d. 1590?; Ocland, Christopher, d. 1590? Eirēnarchia. English. aut; Sharrock, John.
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1585
(1585)
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STC 18777; ESTC S110231
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101,841
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114
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A19822
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The first part of the historie of England. By Samuel Danyel; Collection of the historie of England. Book 1-3
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Daniel, Samuel, 1562-1619.
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1612
(1612)
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STC 6246; ESTC S109259
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103,119
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238
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A45087
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The true cavalier examined by his principles and found not guilty of schism or sedition
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Hall, John, of Richmond.
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1656
(1656)
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Wing H361; ESTC R8537
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An account of the Isle of Jersey, the greatest of those islands that are now the only reminder of the English dominions in France with a new and accurate map of the island / by Philip Falle ...
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Falle, Philip, 1656-1742.
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1694
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Wing F338; ESTC R9271
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104,885
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Severall speeches delivered at a conference concerning the power of Parliament, to proeeed [sic] against their King for misgovernment. In which is stated: I. That government by blood is not by law of nature, or divine, but only by humane and positive laws of every particular common-wealth, and may upon just causes be altered. II. The particular forme of monarchies and kingdomes, and the different laws whereby they are to be obtained, holden and governed ... III. The great reverence and respect due to kings, ... IV. The lawfulnesse of proceeding against princes: ... V. The coronation of princes, ... VI. What is due to onely succession by birth, and what interest or right an heire apparent hath to the crown, ... VII. How the next in succession by propinquity of blood, have often times been put back by the common-wealth, ... VIII. Divers other examples out of the states of France and England, for proofe that the next in blood are sometimes put back from succession, ... IX. What are the principall points which a common-wealth ought to respect in admitting or excluding their king, wherein is handled largely also of the diversity of religions, and other such causes.
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Parsons, Robert, 1546-1610, attributed name.
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1648
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Wing P573; Thomason E521_1; ESTC R203152
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80
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A68465
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A true discourse historicall, of the succeeding gouernours in the Netherlands, and the ciuill warres there begun in the yeere 1565 with the memorable seruices of our honourable English generals, captaines and souldiers, especially vnder Sir Iohn Norice knight, there performed from the yeere 1577. vntill the yeere 1589. and afterwards in Portugale, France, Britaine and Ireland, vntill the yeere 1598. Translated and collected by T.C. Esquire, and Ric. Ro. out of the reuerend E.M. of Antwerp. his fifteene bookes Historicæ Belgicæ; and other collections added: altogether manifesting all martiall actions meete for euery good subiect to reade, for defence of prince and countrey.; Historia Belgica nostri potissimum temporis. English
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Meteren, Emmanuel van, 1535-1612.; Churchyard, Thomas, 1520?-1604.; Robinson, Richard, citizen of London.
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1602
(1602)
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STC 17846; ESTC S105716
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105,507
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166
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A40455
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The polititians catechisme for his instruction in divine faith and morall honesty / written by N.N.
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N. N.; French, Nicholas, 1604-1678.; Talbot, Peter, 1620-1680.
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1658
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Wing F2181; ESTC R35689
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105,901
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208
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A29601
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Britanniæ speculum, or, A short view of the ancient and modern state of Great Britain, and the adjacent isles, and of all other the dominions and territories, now in the actual possession of His present Sacred Majesty King Charles II the first part, treating of Britain in general.
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1683
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Wing B4819; ESTC R9195
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107,131
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325
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A50712
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Observations upon the laws and customs of nations, as to precedency by Sir George Mackenzie ...
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Mackenzie, George, Sir, 1636-1691.
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1680
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Wing M186; ESTC R5733
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107,612
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141
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A61733
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The life and gests of S. Thomas Cantilupe, Bishop of Hereford, and some time before L. Chancellor of England extracted out of the authentique records of his canonization as to the maine part, anonymus, Matt. Paris, Capgrave, Harpsfeld, and others / collected by R.S., S.I.
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Strange, Richard, 1611-1682.
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1674
(1674)
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Wing S5810; ESTC R14349
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107,722
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368
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A09559
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The Spanish pilgrime: or, An admirable discouery of a Romish Catholicke Shewing how necessary and important it is, for the Protestant kings, princes, and potentates of Europe, to make warre vpon the King of Spaines owne countrey: also where, and by what meanes, his dominions may be inuaded and easily ruinated; as the English heretofore going into Spaine, did constraine the kings of Castile to demand peace in all humility, and what great losse it hath beene, and still is to all Christendome, for default of putting the same in execution. Wherein hee makes apparant by good and euident reasons, infallible arguments, most true and certaine histories, and notable examples, the right way, and true meanes to resist the violence of the Spanish King, to breake the course of his designes, to beate downe his pride, and to ruinate his puissance.; Traicte paraenetique. English.
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1625
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STC 19838.5; ESTC S118337
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107,979
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148
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A43536
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Erōologia Anglorum. Or, An help to English history Containing a succession of all the kings of England, and the English-Saxons, the kings and princes of Wales, the kings and lords of Man, and the Isle of Wight. As also of all the arch-bishops, bishops, dukes, marquesses, and earles, within the said dominions. In three tables. By Robert Hall, Gent.
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Peter Heylyn, 1600-1662.
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1641
(1641)
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Wing H1713; ESTC R216457
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108,040
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378
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A62348
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The Souldiers companion, or, Military glory display'd in a true and impartial description of all the memorable battels and fights by land and sea, &c., that have been fought in Europe, Asia, Africa, and America, for upwards of six hundred by J.S.
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J. S.
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1688
(1688)
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Wing S88; ESTC R8531
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109,148
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264
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A31570
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Angliæ notitia, or The present state of England together with divers reflections upon the antient state thereof.; Angliae notitia. Part 1
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Chamberlayne, Edward, 1616-1703.
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1669
(1669)
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Wing C1819; ESTC R212862
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111,057
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538
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A04250
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A remonstrance of the most gratious King Iames I. King of Great Britaine, France, and Ireland, defender of the faith, &c. For the right of kings, and the independance of their crownes. Against an oration of the most illustrious Card. of Perron, pronounced in the chamber of the third estate. Ian. 15. 1615. Translated out of his Maiesties French copie.; Declaration du serenissime Roy Jaques I. Roy de la Grand' Bretaigne France et Irlande, defenseur de la foy. English
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James I, King of England, 1566-1625.; Betts, Richard, 1552-1619.
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1616
(1616)
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STC 14369; ESTC S107609
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113,081
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306
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A61091
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The history and fate of sacrilege discover'd by examples of scripture, of heathens, and of Christians; from the beginning of the world continually to this day / by Sir Henry Spelman ...
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Spelman, Henry, Sir, 1564?-1641.
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1698
(1698)
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Wing S4927; ESTC R16984
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116,597
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303
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A66701
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The new help to discourse or, Wit, mirth, and jollity. intermixt with more serious matters consisting of pleasant astrological, astronomical, philosophical, grammatical, physical, chyrurgical, historical, moral, and poetical questions and answers. As also histories, poems, songs, epitaphs, epigrams, anagrams, acrosticks, riddles, jests, poesies, complements, &c. With several other varieties intermixt; together with The countrey-man's guide; containing directions for the true knowledge of several matters concerning astronomy and husbandry, in a more plain and easie method than any yet extant. By W. W. gent.
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Winstanley, William, 1628?-1698.; Winstanley, William, 1628?-1698. Country-man's guide. aut.
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1680
(1680)
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Wing W3070; ESTC R222284
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116,837
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246
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A77102
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Florus Anglicus: or An exact history of England, from the raign of William the Conqueror to the death of the late King. / By Lambert Wood gent.; Florus Anglicus. English
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Bos, Lambert van den, 1610-1698.
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1656
(1656)
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Wing B3777A; Thomason E1677_1; ESTC R208435
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117,721
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287
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A56204
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The second part of a brief register and survey of the several kinds and forms of parliamentary writs comprising the several varieties and forms of writs for electing knights, citizens and burgesses for Parliaments and Great Council ... : wherein the original of the commons house, and elections of knights, citizens, burgesses and barons of ports to sit in Parliament, is infallibly evidenced to be no entienter than 40 H. 3. the presidents and objections to the contrarie answered ... / by William Prynne ...
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Prynne, William, 1600-1669.
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1660
(1660)
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Wing P4071; ESTC R1409
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118,009
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213
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A65093
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The works of the famous antiquary, Polidore Virgil containing the original of all arts, sciences, mysteries, orders, rites, and ceremonies, both ecclesiastical and civil : a work useful for all divines, historians, lawyers, and all artificers / compendiously English't by John [i.e. Thomas] Langley.; De rerum inventoribus. English
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Vergil, Polydore, 1470?-1555.; Langley, Thomas, d. 1581.
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1663
(1663)
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Wing V596; ESTC R28374
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121,672
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340
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A55717
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The present state of Germany, or, An account of the extent, rise, form, wealth, strength, weaknesses and interests of that empire the prerogatives of the emperor, and the priviledges of the cleaors, princes, and free cities, adapted to the present circumstances of that nation / by a person of quality.
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Pufendorf, Samuel, Freiherr von, 1632-1694.
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1690
(1690)
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Wing P3265; ESTC R16227
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240
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A06137
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The first part of the diall of daies containing 320. Romane triumphes, besides the triumphant obelisks and pyramydes of the Aegyptians, the pillers, arches, and trophies triumphant, of the Græcians, and the Persians, with their pompe and magnificence: of feastes and sacrifices both of the Iewes and of the Gentils, with the stately games and plaies belonging to these feastes and sacrifices, with the birthes and funeral pomps of kinges and emperours, as you shall finde more at large in the 2. part, wherein all kind of triumphes are enlarged. By Lodowick Lloid Esquire.
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Lloyd, Lodowick, fl. 1573-1610.
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1590
(1590)
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STC 16621; ESTC S108766
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125,621
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204
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A08690
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The vnmasking of all popish monks, friers, and Iesuits. Or, A treatise of their genealogie, beginnings, proceedings, and present state Together with some briefe obseruations of their treasons, murders, fornications, impostures, blasphemies, and sundry other abominable impieties. Written as a caueat or forewarning for Great Britaine to take heed in time of these romish locusts. By Lewis Owen.
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Owen, Lewis, 1572-1633.
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1628
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STC 18998; ESTC S113782
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125,685
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175
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A51324
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The historie of the pitifull life, and unfortunate death of Edward the Fifth, and the then Duke of Yorke, his brother with the troublesome and tyrannical government of usurping Richard the Third, and his miserable end / written by the Right Honorable Sir Thomas Moore ...
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More, Thomas, Sir, Saint, 1478-1535.
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1641
(1641)
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Wing M2688; ESTC R5586
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127,018
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478
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A28563
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The history of the desertion, or, An account of all the publick affairs in England, from the beginning of September 1688, to the twelfth of February following with an answer to a piece call'd The desertion discussed, in a letter to a country gentleman / by a person of quality.
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Bohun, Edmund, 1645-1699.; Collier, Jeremy, 1650-1726. Desertion discuss'd.
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1689
(1689)
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Wing B3456; ESTC R18400
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178
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A02861
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The liues of the III. Normans, Kings of England William the first. William the second. Henrie the first. Written by I.H.
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Hayward, John, Sir, 1564?-1627.
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1613
(1613)
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STC 13000; ESTC S103916
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128,414
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316
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A14341
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An abridgement of the notable woorke of Polidore Vergile conteignyng the deuisers and firste finders out as well of artes, ministeries, feactes & ciuill ordinaunces, as of rites, and ceremonies, commo[n]ly vsed in the churche: and the originall beginnyng of the same. Co[m]pendiously gathered by Thomas Langley; De rerum inventoribus. English. Abridgments
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Vergil, Polydore, 1470?-1555.; Langley, Thomas, d. 1581. aut
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1546
(1546)
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STC 24656; ESTC S107600
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129,908
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356
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A19811
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The whole vvorkes of Samuel Daniel Esquire in poetrie; Poems
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Daniel, Samuel, 1562-1619.; Danyel, John, 1564-ca. 1626.; Cockson, Thomas, engraver.; Rogers, William, b. ca. 1545, engraver.
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1623
(1623)
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STC 6238; ESTC S109251
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245
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A54299
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The Portugal history, or, A relation of the troubles that happened in the court of Portugal in the years 1667 and 1668 in which is to be seen that great transaction of the renunciation of the crown by Alphonso the Sixth, the dissolution of his marriage with the Princess Maria Frances Isabella of Savoy : the marriage of the same princess to the Prince Don Pedro, regent of the realm of Portugal, and the reasons alledged at Rome for the dispensation thereof / by S.P., Esq.
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Pepys, Samuel, 1633-1703.
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1677
(1677)
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Wing P1452; ESTC R18510
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135,324
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356
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A80836
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[Analēpsis anelēphthē] the fastning of St. Petrrs [sic] fetters, by seven links, or propositions. Or, The efficacy and extent of the Solemn League and Covenant asserted and vindicated, against the doubts and scruples of John Gauden's anonymous questionist. : St. Peters bonds not only loosed, but annihilated by Mr. John Russell, attested by John Gauden, D.D. the league illegal, falsly fathered on Dr. Daniel Featley: and the reasons of the University of Oxford for not taking (now pleaded to discharge the obligations of) the Solemn League and Covenant. / By Zech. Crofton ...
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Crofton, Zachary, 1625 or 6-1672.
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1660
(1660)
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Wing C6982; ESTC R171605
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137,008
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171
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A50052
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Choice observations of all the kings of England from the Saxons to the death of King Charles the First collected out of the best Latine and English writers, who have treated of that argument / by Edward Leigh ...
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Leigh, Edward, 1602-1671.
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1661
(1661)
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Wing L987; ESTC R11454
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137,037
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241
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A19821
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The ciuile wars betweene the howses of Lancaster and Yorke corrected and continued by Samuel Daniel one of the groomes of hir Maiesties most honorable Priuie Chamber; Civil wars
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Daniel, Samuel, 1562-1619.; Cockson, Thomas, engraver.
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1609
(1609)
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STC 6245; ESTC S109257
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137,519
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246
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A29199
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A just vindication of the Church of England, from the unjust aspersion of criminal schisme wherein the nature of criminal schisme, the divers sorts of schismaticks, the liberties and priviledges of national churches, the rights of sovereign magistrates, the tyranny, extortion and schisme of the Roman Communion of old, and at this very day, are manifested to the view of the world / by ... John Bramhall ...
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Bramhall, John, 1594-1663.
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1654
(1654)
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Wing B4226; ESTC R18816
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139,041
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290
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A35234
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Historical remarques and observations of the ancient and present state of London and Westminster shewing the foundation, walls, gates, towers, bridges, churches, rivers ... : with an account of the most remarkable accidents as to wars, fires, plagues, and other occurrences which have happened therein for above nine hundred years past, till the year 1681 : illustrated with pictures of the most considerable matters curiously ingraven on copper plates, with the arms of the sixty six companies of London, and the time of their incorporating / by Richard Burton, author of The history of the wars of England.
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R. B., 1632?-1725?
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1681
(1681)
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Wing C7329; ESTC R22568
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140,180
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238
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A20849
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The second part, or a continuance of Poly-Olbion from the eighteenth song Containing all the tracts, riuers, mountaines, and forrests: intermixed with the most remarkable stories, antiquities, wonders, rarities, pleasures, and commodities of the east, and northerne parts of this isle, lying betwixt the two famous riuers of Thames, and Tweed. By Michael Drayton, Esq.; Poly-Olbion. Part 2
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Drayton, Michael, 1563-1631.
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1622
(1622)
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STC 7229; ESTC S121634
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140,318
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213
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A29975
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The history and life and reigne of Richard the Third composed in five bookes by Geo. Buck.
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Buck, George, Sir, d. 1623.
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1647
(1647)
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Wing B5307; ESTC R23817
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143,692
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159
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A33823
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English liberties, or, The free-born subject's inheritance containing, I. Magna Charta, the petition of right, the Habeas Corpus Act ... II. The proceedings in appeals of murther, the work and power of Parliament, the qualifications necessary for such ... III. All the laws against conventicles and Protestant dissenters with notes, and directions both to constables and others ..., and an abstract of all the laws against papists.
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Care, Henry, 1646-1688.
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1680
(1680)
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Wing C515; ESTC R31286
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145,825
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240
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A35222
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The English empire in America, or, A prospect of His Majesties dominions in the West-Indies ... with an account of the discovery, scituation, product, and other excellencies of these countries : to which is prefixed a relation of the first discovery of the New World called America, by the Spaniards, and of the remarkable voyages of several Englishmen to divers places therein : illustrated with maps and pictures by R.B., author of Englands monarchs, &c., Admirable curiosities in England, &c., Historical remarks of London, &c., The late wars in England, &c., and The history of Scotland and Ireland.
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R. B., 1632?-1725?
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1685
(1685)
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Wing C7319; ESTC R21113
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146,553
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216
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A47111
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Monumenta Westmonasteriensia, or, An historical account of the original, increase, and present state of St. Peter's, or the Abby Church of Westminster with all the epitaphs, inscriptions, coats of arms, and atchievements of honor belonging to the tombs and grave-stones : together with the monuments themselves faithfully described and set forth : with the addition of three whole sheets / by H.K. of the Inner-Temple, Gent.
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H. K. (Henry Keepe), 1652-1688.
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1683
(1683)
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Wing K127; ESTC R22764
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148,361
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432
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A35219
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England's monarchs, or, A compendious relation of the most remarkable transactions, and observable passages, ecclesiastical, civil, and military, which have hapned [sic] during the reigns of the kings and queens of England, from the invasion of the Romans to this present adorned with poems, and the pictures of every monarch, from William the Conquerour, to His present Majesty, our gracious sovereign, King Charles the Second : together with the names of His Majesty's most Honourable Privy Council, the nobility, bishops, deans, and principal officers, civil and military, in England, in the year 1684 by R.B., author of the Admirable curiosities in England, The historical remarks in London and Westminster, The late wars in England, Scotland, and Ireland, &c.
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R. B., 1632?-1725?
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1685
(1685)
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Wing C7314; ESTC R21089
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148,791
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242
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A68635
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The pastyme of people The cronycles of dyuers realmys and most specyally of the realme of Englond breuely co[m]pylyd [and] empryntyd in chepesyde at the sygne of the mearemayd next to pollys gate. Cum priuilegio.
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Rastell, John, d. 1536.
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1530
(1530)
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STC 20724; ESTC S111873
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150,895
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127
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A89922
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The Christian and Catholike veritie; or, The reasons and manner of the conversion of Francis de Neville; formerly a Capuchin, preacher, the Popes missionary, and superiour in sundry covents of the same order. A treatise very usefull for all Christians, and especially for such as are popishly affected, or not fully setled in their beliefe; and for the further confirmation of the faithfull. Wherein many secrets of the Romish clergy, heretofore unrevealed, are discovered. Dedicated by the author to the high court of Parliament now assembled, 1642. See the contents at the next page.
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Neville, Francis de.; England and Wales. Parliament.
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1642
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Wing N502; Thomason E144_15; ESTC R11352
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A73861
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The battaile of Agincourt Fought by Henry the fift of that name, King of England, against the whole power of the French: vnder the raigne of their Charles the sixt, anno Dom. 1415. The miseries of Queene Margarite, the infortunate wife, of that most infortunate King Henry the sixt. Nimphidia, the court of Fayrie. The quest of Cinthia. The shepheards Sirena. The moone-calfe. Elegies vpon sundry occasions. By Michaell Drayton, Esquire.
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Drayton, Michael, 1563-1631.
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1631
(1631)
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STC 7191; ESTC S109888
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153,591
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328
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A35697
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Jus regiminis, being a justification of defensive arms in general and consequently, of our revolutions and transactions to be the just right of the kingdom.
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Denton, William, 1605-1691.
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1689
(1689)
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Wing D1067; ESTC R2231
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155,945
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104
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A50648
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Anglorum gesta, or, A brief history of England being an exact account of the most remarkable revolutions and most memorable occurrences and transactions in peace and war ... : with several useful catalogues of the bishopricks, cities, shires, colledges and halls in both universities, and tables of the kings reigns and of the dimensions of England, Scotland and Ireland / by George Meriton, gent.
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Meriton, George, 1634-1711.
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1675
(1675)
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Wing M1787; ESTC R232265
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156,802
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458
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A15033
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The English myrror A regard wherein al estates may behold the conquests of enuy: containing ruine of common weales, murther of princes, cause of heresies, and in all ages, spoile of deuine and humane blessings, vnto which is adioyned, enuy conquered by vertues. Publishing the peaceable victories obtained by the Queenes most excellent Maiesty, against this mortall enimie of publike peace and prosperitie, and lastly a fortris against enuy, builded vpon the counsels of sacred Scripture, lawes of sage philosophers, and pollicies of well gouerned common weales: wherein euery estate may see the dignities, the true office and cause of disgrace of his vocation. A worke safely, and necessarie to be read of euerie good subiect. By George Whetstones Gent. Seene and allowed.
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Whetstone, George, 1544?-1587?
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1586
(1586)
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STC 25336; ESTC S111678
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158,442
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230
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A73271
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The summarie of English chronicles (lately collected and published) nowe abridged and continued tyl this present moneth of Marche, in the yere of our Lord God. 1566. By J.S.; Summarie of Englyshe chronicles. Abridgements
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Stow, John, 1525?-1605.
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1566
(1566)
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STC 23325.4; ESTC S124615
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158,676
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423
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A50410
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Certain sermons and letters of defence and resolution to some of the late controversies of our times by Jas. Mayne.
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Mayne, Jasper, 1604-1672.
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1653
(1653)
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Wing M1466; ESTC R30521
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161,912
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220
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A02389
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The last part of the Mirour for magistrates wherein may be seene by examples passed in this realme, vvith howe greenous [sic] plagues, vyces are punished in great princes & magistrats, and hovv frayle and vnstable vvorldly prosperity is founde, where fortune seemeth most highly to fauour.; Mirrour for magistrates. Part 3.
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Baldwin, William, ca. 1518-1563?; Boccaccio, Giovanni, 1313-1375. De casibus virorum illustrium.
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1578
(1578)
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STC 1252; ESTC S100555
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A35229
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Extraordinary adventures and discoveries of several famous men with the strange events and signal mutations and changes in the fortunes of many illustrious places and persons in all ages : being an account of a multitude of stupendious revolutions, accidents, and observable matters in many kingdomes, states and provinces throughout the whole world : with divers remarkable particulars lively described in picture for their better illustration / by R.B., author of the of the History of the wars of England ...
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R. B., 1632?-1725?
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1683
(1683)
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Wing C7323; ESTC R19108
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163,299
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242
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A42893
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Miscellanea, or, Serious, useful considerations, moral, historical, theological together with The characters of a true believer, in paradoxes and seeming contradictions, an essay : also, a little box of safe, purgative, and restorative pils, to be constantly taken by Tho. Goddard, Gent.
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Goddard, Thomas.
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1661
(1661)
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Wing G916; ESTC R7852
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164,553
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225
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A17958
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The survey of Cornvvall. Written by Richard Carew of Antonie, Esquire
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Carew, Richard, 1555-1620.
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1602
(1602)
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STC 4615; ESTC S107479
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166,204
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339
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A43208
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Englands chronicle, or, The lives & reigns of the kings and queens from the time of Julius Cæsar to the present reign of K. William and Q. Mary containing the remarkable transactions and revolutions in peace and war, both at home and abroad, as they relate to this kingdom, with the wars, policies, religion and customs, success and misfortunes as well of the ancient Britains, as Roman, Saxon, Danish, and Norman conquerors, with copper cuts and whatever else is conduceable to the illustration of history / by J. Heath.
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Heath, James, 1629-1664.
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1689
(1689)
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Wing H1325; ESTC R29472
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167,333
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265
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