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A47023 A theatre of wars between England and France in all the kings reigns, from the time of William the Conqueror to the conclusion of the peace, on the 10th of September, 1697 ... : with a map of England and France on a copper plate / by D. Jones. Jones, D. (David), fl. 1676-1720. 1698 (1698) Wing J934A; ESTC R43322 51,271 110

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