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A90805 The politicks of the French King, Lewis the XIV. discovered with respect to Rome. Emperour, and princes of the Empire. Spain. England. United Provinces. Northern princes. Suisse cantons: and of Savoy. With a short account of his religion. Translated from the French. Licensed according to order.; Aprit de la France et les maximes de Louis XIV découvertes ̀l'Europe. English. 1689 (1689) Wing P2770A; ESTC R229739 67,320 98

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