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A11467 Europæ speculum. Or, A vievv or survey of the state of religion in the vvesterne parts of the world VVherein the Romane religion, and the pregnant policies of the Church of Rome to support the same, are notably displayed: with some other memorable discoueries and memorations, never before till now published according to the authours originall copie. Sandys, Edwin, Sir, 1561-1629. 1629 (1629) STC 21718; ESTC S116680 134,835 260

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