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A68000 A declaration of the true causes of the great troubles, presupposed to be intended against the realme of England VVherein the indifferent reader shall manifestly perceaue, by whome, and by what means, the realme is broughte into these pretented perills. Seene and allowed. Verstegan, Richard, ca. 1550-1640. 1592 (1592) STC 10005; ESTC S101164 40,397 78

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