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A28883 The bounds set to France by the Pyrenean treaty and the interest of the confederates not to accept of the offers of peace made at this time by the French King. To which are added some short reflections; shewing, how far England is concern'd in the restitution of that treaty. Together with a list of the towns and countries that the French have taken since that time. 1694 (1694) Wing B3834A; ESTC R223870 54,475 121

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