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A62923 The Northern star, The British monarchy, or, The northern the fourth universal monarchy Charles II, and his successors, the founders of the northern, last, fourth and most happy monarchy : being a collection of many choice ancient and modern prophecies ; wherein also the fates of the Roman, French, and Spanish monarchies are occasionally set out. Tonge, Ezerel, 1621-1680. 1680 (1680) Wing T1879; ESTC R2950 71,870 88

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