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A82001 Historie & policie re-viewed, in the heroick transactions of His Most Serene Highnesse, Oliver, late Lord Protector; from his cradle, to his tomb: declaring his steps to princely perfection; as they are drawn in lively parallels to the ascents of the great patriarch Moses, in thirty degrees, to the height of honour. / By H.D. Esq. H. D. (Henry Dawbeny) 1659 (1659) Wing D448; Thomason E1799_2; ESTC R21310 152,505 340

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