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A54322 A collection of some brave actions and memorable sayings of King Henry the Great. Writ in French by the Bishop of Rodez, as a supplement to the history of that King, formerly publish'd by the same author. Done into English. Licensed, June 6. 1688 Péréfixe de Beaumont, Hardouin de, b. 1605. 1688 (1688) Wing P1465AA; ESTC R218232 15,617 73

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