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A54743 The minority of St. Lewis With the politick conduct of affairs by his mother Queen Blanch of Spain, during her regency. Being a relation of what happen'd most memorable under his reign during the year, 1226, 1227, 1228, and 1229. Philipps, Edward, 1630-1696?. 1685 (1685) Wing P2065; ESTC R220520 46,829 160

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