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A16286 A briefe description of the whole world Wherein is particularly described all the monarchies, empires and kingdomes of the same, with their academies. As also their severall titles and situations thereunto adioyning. Written by the most Reverend Father in God, George, late Arch-bishop of Canterbury. Abbot, George, 1562-1633.; Marshall, William, fl. 1617-1650, lengraver. 1636 (1636) STC 32; ESTC S115786 116,815 362

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