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A20992 The art of warre, or Militarie discourses of leavying, marching, encamping; and embattailing an armie. Of building, defending, and expugning forts and fortified cities. Of ordinance, petards, and fireworks. Of the severall duties of officers, and souldiers. Of the Grecian, and Romane militia, and forming of battaillons; &c. By the Lord of Praissac. Englished by I.C.; Discours militaires. English Du Praissac, Sieur.; Cruso, John, d. 1681. 1639 (1639) STC 7366; ESTC S122251 80,136 227

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