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A03003 A true discourse of the most happy victories obtayned by the French King, against the rebels and enemies of his Maiesty With a particular declaration of all that hath beene done betweene the two armies, during the monthes of September and October, and part of Nouember. 1589. Also of the taking of the subburbes of Paris by the King. Faithfully translated out of French into English, according to the coppy imprinted at Tours. By T.D. Wealsh, Luke.; T. D., fl. 1589. 1589 (1589) STC 13143; ESTC S92937 12,313 24

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