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A66131 The Prince of Orange his declaration shewing the reasons why he invades England : with a short preface, and some modest remarks on it. Burnet, Gilbert, 1643-1715.; William III, King of England, 1650-1702. 1688 (1688) Wing W2331; ESTC R3225 30,452 32

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