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A18257
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The unfortunate politique, first written in French by C.N. Englished by G.P.; Cour sainte. Vol. 1, Book 4. English
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Caussin, Nicolas, 1583-1651.; G. P., fl. 1638.
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STC 4876; ESTC S107630
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