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A79967
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The rustick rampant or rurall anarchy affronting monarchy : in the insurrection of VVat Tiler. / By J.C.
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Cleveland, John, 1613-1658.
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1658
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Wing C4699; Thomason E2133_1; ESTC R208339
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