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A58019 A general draught and prospect of government in Europe, and civil policy Shewing the antiquity, power, decay, of Parliaments. With other historical and political observations relating thereunto. In a letter. Rymer, Thomas, 1641-1713. 1681 (1681) Wing R2426; ESTC R219765 30,328 97

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