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A77581 The life of the renowned Sr Philip Sidney. with the true interest of England as it then stood in relation to all forrain princes: and particularly for suppressing the power of Spain stated by him. His principall actions, counsels, designes, and death. Together with a short account of the maximes and policies used by Queen Elizabeth in her government. Written by Sir Fulke Grevil Knight, Lord Brook, a servant to Queen Elizabeth, and his companion & friend. Greville, Fulke, Baron Brooke, 1554-1628. 1651 (1651) Wing B4899; Thomason E1288_1; ESTC R208970 75,650 263

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