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A41853 The history of the war of Cyprus. Written originally in Latin. With a new map of the island.; De bello Cyprio. English Graziani, Antonio Maria, 1537-1611.; Midgley, Robert, 1655?-1723.; Lusignano, Stefano, 1537-1590. 1687 (1687) Wing G1628; ESTC R5120 202,605 482

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