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A06920 The new pollecye of warre wherin is declared not only how [ye]mooste cruell tyraunt the great Turke may be ouer come, but also all other enemies of the Christen publique weale, lately deuised by Theodore Basille. Becon, Thomas, 1512-1567. 1542 (1542) STC 1735; ESTC S109204 46,022 152

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