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A69809 The history of the life and actions of that great captain of his age the Viscount de Turenne written in French by Monsieur du Buisson, eldest captain & major of the regiment de Verdelin ; and translated into English by Ferrand Spence.; Vie du vicomte de Turenne. English Courtilz de Sandras, Gatien, 1644-1712.; Spence, Ferrand. 1686 (1686) Wing C6598; ESTC R8122 267,444 438

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