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A89872 Anti-Machiavell. Or, honesty against poljcy An answer to that vaine discourse, the case of the kingdome stated, according to the proper interests of the severall parties ingaged. By a lover of truth, peace, and honesty. Lover of Truth, Peace, and Honesty.; Nedham, Marchamont, 1620-1678, attributed name. 1647 (1647) Wing N375; Thomason E396_16; ESTC R201652 19,689 26

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