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A77393 A brief accompt of the Turks late expedition, against the kingdome of Hungary, Transylvania, and the hereditary countries of the Emperour together with an exact narrative of the remarquable occurrences at the siege of Nevvhausel. Translated out of the Dutch. Printed with privilege. 1663 (1663) Wing B4523; Wing C5957A; ESTC R212383 8,954 24

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