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A48901 Two treatises of government in the former, the false principles and foundation of Sir Robert Filmer and his followers are detected and overthrown, the latter is an essay concerning the true original, extent, and end of civil government.; Two treatises of government Locke, John, 1632-1704. 1690 (1690) Wing L2766; ESTC R2930 206,856 478

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