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peace_n enemy_n time_n war_n 3,823 5 6.1972 4 true
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A19359 The miraculous and happie vnion of England and Scotland by how admirable meanes it is effected; how profitable to both nations, and how free of inconuenience either past, present, or to be discerned. Cornwallis, William, Sir, d. 1631? 1604 (1604) STC 5782; ESTC S108707 16,365 38

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