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A44004 The life of Mr. Thomas Hobbes of Malmesbury written by himself in a Latine poem, and now translated into English.; Thomas Hobbesii Malmesburiensis vita. English Hobbes, Thomas, 1588-1679. 1680 (1680) Wing H2251; ESTC R13395 6,197 21

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