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A30685 The four epistles of A.G. Busbequius concerning his embassy into Turkey being remarks upon the religion, customs, riches, strength and government of that people : as also a description of their chief cities, and places of trade and commerce : to which is added, his advice how to manage war against the Turks / done into English.; Legationis Turcicae epistolae quatuor. English Busbecq, Ogier Ghislain de, 1522-1592.; Tate, Nahum, 1652-1715. 1694 (1694) Wing B6219; ESTC R14352 216,533 438

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