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A11931 A general inuentorie of the history of France from the beginning of that monarchie, vnto the treatie of Veruins, in the year 1598. Written by Ihon de Serres. And continued vnto these times, out off the best authors which haue written of that subiect. Translated out of French into English, by Edward Grimeston Gentleman.; Inventaire general de l'histoire de France. English Serres, Jean de, 1540?-1598.; Grimeston, Edward.; Matthieu, Pierre, 1563-1621. 1607 (1607) STC 22244; ESTC S117097 1,983,454 1,322

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