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A04705 Policie vnveiled vvherein may be learned, the order of true policie in kingdomes, and common-wealths: the matters of justice, and government; the addresses, maxims, and reasons of state: the science of governing well a people: and where the subject may learne true obedience unto their kings, princes, and soveraignes. Written in Spanish, and translated into English by I.M. of Magdalen Hall in Oxford.; República y policía christiana. English Juan de Santa María, fray, d. 1622.; Mabbe, James, 1572-1642?; Blount, Edward, fl. 1588-1632, attrib. trans. 1632 (1632) STC 14831A; ESTC S102311 349,848 530

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