Selected quad for the lemma: kingdom_n
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A01064
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A briefe discourse, touching the happie vnion of the kingdomes of England, and Scotland Dedicated in priuate to his Maiestie.
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Bacon, Francis, 1561-1626.
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1603
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STC 1117; ESTC S104437
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