Selected quad for the lemma: england_n
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A25258
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Chuse which you will, liberty or slavery: or, An impartial representation of the danger of being again subjected to a popish prince; Character of a bigotted prince.
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Ames, Richard, d. 1693.
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1692
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Wing A2975AD; ESTC R213413
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