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A52455 Dr. Burnett's reflections upon a book entituled Parliamentum pacificum. The first part answered by the author. Northleigh, John, 1657-1705.; Burnet, Gilbert, 1643-1715. Reflections on a late pamphlet entituled Parliamentum pacificum.; Northleigh, John, 1657-1705. Parliamentum pacificum. 1688 (1688) Wing N1298; ESTC R28736 98,757 150

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