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A96726 The compleat history of the vvarrs in Scotland under the conduct of the illustrious and truly-valiant Iames Marquesse of Montrose, General for his Majestie Charls 1st. in that kingdome, together vvith a brief character of him, as also a true relation of his forein negotiations, landing, defeat, apprehension, tryal, and deplorable death in the time of Charls 2d.; De rebus auspiciis serenissimi, & potentissimi Caroli. English Wishart, George, 1599-1671.; Pontius, Paulus, 1603-1658, engraver. 1660 (1660) Wing W3118; Thomason E1874_2; ESTC R204133 128,925 242

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