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A90477 A perfect narrative: or a full, and exact relation of the late great and bloody fight between the Dutch, Spanish, and Imperial forces on the one side, and the French army, under the command of the Prince of Conde, on the other With the numbers slain on both sides; and a list of the comanders that were kill'd, and taken prisoners: as it is confirmed by several letters. Published to prevent false reports. 1674 (1674) Wing P1503A; ESTC R232174 1,868 4

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