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A64914 The lives of the illustrious Romans writ in Latin by Sextus Aurelius Victor ; and translated by several young gentlemen educated by Mr. Maidwell.; De viris illustribus urbis Romeo. English. Pliny, the Younger.; Suetonius, ca. 69-ca. 122.; Nepos, Cornelius.; Victor, Sextus Aurelius.; Maidwell, Lewis, 1650-1715. 1693 (1693) Wing V342; ESTC R13291 41,581 228

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