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A44772 An institution of general history from the beginning of the vvorld to the monarchy of Constantine the Great : composed in such method and manner as never yet was extant / by William Howel ... Howell, William, 1631 or 2-1683. 1661 (1661) Wing H3136; ESTC R14308 1,415,991 898

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