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A42235 The proceedings of the present Parliament justified by the opinion of the most judicious and learned Hvgo Grotivs, with considerations thereupon written for the satisfaction of some of the reverend clergy who yet seem to labour under some scruples concerning the original right of kings, their abdication of empire, and the peoples inseparable right of resistance, deposing, and of disposing and settling of the succession to the crown / by A lover of the peace of his country. Grotius, Hugo, 1583-1645.; Grotius, Hugo, 1583-1645. De jure belli et pacis. 1689 (1689) Wing G2124; ESTC R17553 9,269 34

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