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B02629 The ungrateful behaviour of the Papists, priests, and Jesuits, towards the imperial and indulgent crown of England towards them, from the days of Queen Mary unto this present Age. Denton, William, 1605-1691. 1679 (1679) Wing D1068BA; ESTC R219201 91,305 167

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