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B06539 Nicholas Machiavel's letter to Zanobius Buondelmontius in vindication of himself and his writings.. Neville, Henry, 1620-1694.; Machiavelli, Niccolò, 1469-1527.; Wharton, Thomas Wharton, Marquess of, 1648?-1715. 1700 (1700) Wing W1578; ESTC R186416 17,636 13

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