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A48625 VVar and peace reconciled, or, A discourse of constancy in inconstant times containing matter of direction and consolation against publick calamities / written originally in a foreign language and translated for the benefit of the gentrie of this nation.; De constantia. English Lipsius, Justus, 1547-1606.; Wanley, Nathaniel, 1634-1680. 1672 (1672) Wing L2365; ESTC R610 89,515 324

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