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A49899 The true notion of government shewing, I. The original of government, II. The several forms of government, III. The obligations betwixt governours and governed : in vindication of kingly-prerogative / by T.L., gent. T. L., Gent. 1681 (1681) Wing L82; ESTC R25129 14,240 37

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