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  A certain way to prevent popery in England and effectually suppress all Jesuits & popish priests without giving them the vain-glory of pretending to be martyrs : publisht on occasion of some reprieves lately granted to condemned Romish priests : humbly offered to the consideration of the approaching Parliament at Oxford.
  Date of publication:
  1681
  

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  Person of quality.
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  Caption title reads: A moderate expedient for preventing of popery and the more effectual suppression of Jesuits and priests ... / by a person of quality. Imperfect: print show-through. Reproduction of original in the ...
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  A congratulatory poem dedicated to His Majesty on the late declaration by a Person of quality.
  Date of publication:
  1687
  

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  Person of quality.
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  Caption title. Imprint from colophon. Reproduction of original in the Bodleian Library.
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  A discourse of the knowledg of beasts, wherein all that hath been said for, and against their ratiocination, is examined. / By Monsieur de la Chambre, counsellor to the King of France in his counsels, and his physitian in ordinary. Translated into English by a person of quality.
  Date of publication:
  1658
  

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  La Chambre, Marin Cureau de, 1594-1669. ; Person of quality.
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  A translation of his "Traité de la connoissance des animaux", which is a reply to "De l'instinct et de la connoissance des animaux" by Pierre Chanet. Annotation on Thomason copy: "Nouemb:"; The '7' in imprint date is altered ...
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  A discovery of theisme together with such philosophical and mathematical observations as are consonant thereunto : deliver'd in a more refin'd manner then hitherto written, against atheisme and prophaness / by a person of quality.
  Date of publication:
  1698
  

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  Person of quality.
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  Reproduction of original in Huntington Library.
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  A duke and no duke as it is acted by Their Majesties servants : to which is now added, a preface concerning farce : with an account of the personæ and larvæ, &c. of the ancient theatre / by N. Tate ...
  Date of publication:
  1693
  

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  Tate, Nahum, 1652-1715. ; Lady. ; Person of quality. ; Etherege, George, Sir, 1635?-1691. ; Cokain, Aston, Sir, 1608-1684. Trappolin creduto principe. ; Draghi, Giovanni Battista, ca. 1640-1708. Tell me no more I am deceiv'd. ; King, Robert, fl. 1676-1728. Ah, poor Olinda. ; Draghi, Giovanni Battista, ca. 1640-1708. Who can resist my Celia's charms?
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  Three songs at end: "A song written by Sir George Etheridge, and set to music by Signior Baptist", "A song written by a lady, and set to music by Mr. King", "A song written by a person of quality, and set to music by Signior ...
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  A full and perfect account of the particulars of the terrible and bloody fight which the Christian army have obtain'd over the whole Turkish forces near the bridge of Esseck with a particular of what plunder they have seiz'd and taken / written from a Person of quality who was present in the whole action.
  Date of publication:
  1687
  

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  Person of quality.
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  Caption title. Imprint from colophon. Reproduction of original in the Bodleian Library.
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  A full and perfect account of the particulars of the terrible and bloody fight, which the Christian armies have obtained over the whole Turkish forces near the bridge of Esseck. With a particular of what plunder they have seiz'd and taken / Written from a person of quality who was present in the whole action.
  Date of publication:
  1687
  

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  Person of quality.
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  Caption title. Imprint from colophon. Reproduction of original in: National Library of Scotland.
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  A full narrative, or, A discovery of the priests and Jesuites together with their intrigues how to subvert Protestant princes and to ruine the Protestant religion as it is now established, in which is plainly demonstrated the effects of their political operations upon us at this day, in respect of religion and matters of state : together with the necessity of their banishment / by a person of quality.
  Date of publication:
  1679
  

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  Person of quality.
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  Illustrated t.p. Place of publication from Wing. Reproduction of original in Yale University Library.
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  A funeral-oration upon Favorite, my Lady * * * lap-dog by a person of quality.
  Date of publication:
  1699
  

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  Person of quality.
  Description:
  Reproduction of original in Yale University Library.
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  A guide to juries setting forth their antiquity, power and duty from the Common-law and statutes : with a table / by a person of quality ; also a letter, to the author, upon the same subject.
  Date of publication:
  1699
  

  Author(s):

  Person of quality. ; Maynard, John, Sir, 1602-1690.
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  Reproduction of original in Huntington Library. Index: p. [5]-[12]
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  A letter from a person of quality, to a principal peer of the realm, now sitting in Parliament occasioned by the present debate upon the penal lawes.
  Date of publication:
  1661
  

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  Person of quality.
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  Reproduction of original in Union Theological Seminary Library, New York. Signed at end: J.H.
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  A moderate expedient for preventing of popery and the more effectual suppression of Jesuits and priests, without giving them the vain-glory of pretending to martyrdom / by a person of quality.
  Date of publication:
  1680
  

  Author(s):

  Person of quality.
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  Caption title. Imprint from NUC pre-1956. Place and date of publication from Wing. Reproduction of original in Huntington Library.
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  A modest account of the present posture of affairs in England vvith particular reference to the Earl of Shaftsbury's case, and a vindication of him from two pretended letters of a noble peer / by a person of quality.
  Date of publication:
  1682
  

  Author(s):

  Person of quality.
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  Reproduction of original in Huntington Library.
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  A new account of the present condition of the Turkish affairs, with the causes of the decay of the Ottoman power; of their wars with the present emperor, &c, and the facility the Christian princes now have of retaking Constantinople, according to a prophecy of the Turks themselves. Together with several notable remarks upon the late insolence of the army; of their deposing Mahomet IV. (who had reigned eight and forty years) and setting his younger brother in his seat. To which is prefixed, the effigies of this new emperor, Solyman the Third. By a person of quality, who long resided amongst them, and is lately returned home
  Date of publication:
  1688
  

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  Person of quality. ; Sturt, John, 1658-1730, engraver.
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  Frontis. portrait (plate) engraved and signed: I. Sturt sculp:. ICN copy (reel 2334) missing plate. Reproduction of original in the Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois.
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  A new--years--gift for Protestants with the true cause of the diversity of religions. Being a new discovery of the essence and foundation from whence all religions is derived, for the salvation of all mankind through Christ, which from the beginning of the world, was but one and the same that is now, and will be to the end thereof, whereby to lead all into truth and unity of religion without controversie. By a person of quality. Licens'd, Decemb. 20th. 1691
  Date of publication:
  1691
  

  Author(s):

  Person of quality.
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  Print blurred on final page; partly illegible. Reproduction of the original in the Sion College Library, London.
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  A remedy for uncleanness. Or, Certain queries propounded to his Highness the Lord Protector. By a person of quality.
  Date of publication:
  1658
  

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  Person of quality.
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  Annotations on Thomason copy: "June 14th"; June 14". Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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  A True and perfect journal of the affairs in Ireland since His Majesties arrival in that kingdom by a person of quality.
  Date of publication:
  1690
  

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  Person of quality.
  Description:
  Reproduction of original in Huntington Library.
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  A true tragical history of two illustrious Italian families, couched under the names of Alcimus and Vannoza written in French by the learned J.P. Bishop of Belley ; done into English by a person of quality.
  Date of publication:
  1677
  

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  Camus, Jean-Pierre, 1584-1652. ; Person of quality.
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  Translation of: Alcime. Caption and running title: Alcimus and Vannoza. Reissued, 1678, with title: A forced marriage. "Licensed, Roger L'Estrange" Reproduction of original in British Library.
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  An account of the total defeat of the rebels in Scotland, by the King's forces at Crawford-John in a letter from a person of quality to his friend in London.
  Date of publication:
  1680
  

  Author(s):

  Person of quality.
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  Letter dated: Edenburgh, July 24, 1680. Reproduction of original in Harvard University Libraries.
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  An elegy on the death of William late Viscount Stafford, who was beheaded on Tower-Hill, on Wednesday, December 29th. 1680. / By a person of quality.
  Date of publication:
  1681
  

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  Person of quality.
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  Verse: "When Sol had set his day at one at noon ..." Within mourning borders. Reproduction of original in the British Library.
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  An exclamation against Julian, secretary to the Muses with the character of a libeller / by a person of quality.
  Date of publication:
  1679
  

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  Person of quality.
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  Place and probable date of publication from Wing. Julian may refer to Sir Roger L'Estrange. Cf. BM. Reproduction of original in Bodleian Library.
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  Carmina vestalia being three epistles to Harmonia, Corinna, and Sophronia, &c. / by a person of quality ; to which are added several poems by another hand.
  Date of publication:
  1700
  

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  Person of quality.
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  In verse. Reproduction of original in the British Library. (from t.p.) The contents. 1. To Harmonia, Mrs. P---son -- 2. To Corinna, Mrs. B----ny -- 3. To Sophronia, Mrs. S---mes -- 4. On the young Duke of Holstein, which ...
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  De mirabilibus pecci being the wonders of the peak in Darby-shire, commonly called the Devil's Arse of Peak : in English and Latine / the Latine written by Thomas Hobbes of Malmsbury ; the English by a person of quality.
  Date of publication:
  1678
  

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  Hobbes, Thomas, 1588-1679. ; Person of quality.
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  First edition in English. English and Latin on opposite pages. Advertisement: p. [2]-[8] at end. Reproduction of original in Huntington Library.
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  Female excellence, or, Woman display'd in several satyrick poems / by a person of quality.
  Date of publication:
  1679
  

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  Person of quality. ; Rochester, John Wilmot, Earl of, 1647-1680. ; Gould, Robert, d. 1709?
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  Erroneously attributed to the Earl of Rochester & to Robert Gould. Reproduction of original in Huntington Library.
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  From a person of quality in Scotland to a person of honour in London, concerning His Royal Highness, James, Duke of York
  Date of publication:
  1681
  

  Author(s):

  Person of quality. ; Person of honour.
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  (EEBO-TCP ; phase 2, no. A40507) Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 57534) Images scanned from microfilm: (Early English books, 1641-1700 ; 184:25)
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  Groanes from Newgate, or, An elegy upon Edvvard Dun, Esq. the cities common hangman, who dyed naturally in his bed the 11th of September, 1663 / written by a person of quality.
  Date of publication:
  1663
  

  Author(s):

  Person of quality.
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  "And licenced according to order" Reproduction of original in Huntington Library.
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  Hobson's choice a poem in answer to The choice / written by a Person of quality.
  Date of publication:
  1700
  

  Author(s):

  Person of quality. ; Brown, Thomas, 1663-1704.
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  "Attributed to Thomas Brown in Wrenn Catalogue"--NUC pre-1956 imprints. "The choice" was written by John Pomfret. Reproduction of original in the University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign Campus). Library.
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  Moral essays contain'd in several treatises on many important duties. Third volume written in French, by Messieurs du Port Royal ; faithfully rendred into English by a person of quality.
  Date of publication:
  1680
  

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  Nicole, Pierre, 1625-1695. ; Person of quality.
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  Advertisement: p. [8]. Reproduction of original in the Christ Church Library, University of Oxford.
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  Some ways for raising of money humbly offer'd to the consideration of the Parliament / by a person of quality.
  Date of publication:
  1690
  

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  Person of quality.
  Description:
  Reproduction of original in Huntington Library.
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  The apology of the Church of England, and an epistle to one Seignior Scipio a Venetian gentleman, concerning the Council of Trent written both in Latin / by ... John Jewel ... ; made English by a person of quality ; to which is added, The life of the said bishop ; collected and written by the same hand.
  Date of publication:
  1685
  

  Author(s):

  Jewel, John, 1522-1571. ; Person of quality.
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  Translation of the author's Apologia ecclesiae anglicanae. Reproduction of original in Huntington Library.
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  The apology, or, The genuine memoires of Madam Maria Manchini, Constabless of Colonna, eldest sister to the Duchess of Mazarin written in Spanish by her own hand ; and afterwards made into English by a Person of Quality.
  Date of publication:
  1679
  

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  Mancini, Maria, 1639-1715? ; Brémond, Gabriel de. ; Person of quality.
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  Authorship also attributed to Gabriel de Brémond. Cf. BM. Pages 124-125 are stained in filmed copy. Pages 115-130 photographed from Bodleian Library copy and inserted at end. Reproduction of original in Huntington Library.
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  The bragadocio, or, The bawd turn'd Puritan a new comedy / by a person of quality.
  Date of publication:
  1691
  

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  Person of quality.
  Description:
  "Licens'd, J.F." Reproduction of original in the Harvard University Library.
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  The cabinet of the Jesuits secrets opened in which there are many things relating to the church and clergy of England : as also the ways by which they encrease the number and wealth of their society on the ruines of kingdoms and families : in part began by Dr. Oats from an Italian copy, but now more largely discovered from a French copy printed at Colon, 1678 / made English by a person of quality.
  Date of publication:
  1679
  

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  Person of quality. ; Zahorowski, Hieronim. ; Oates, Titus, 1649-1705.
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  Translation of two articles from Le cabinet jesuitique (p. 1-90): Les secrets des jesuites, and Advis secrets de la Societé de Jesus. Principal authorship of the Monita secreta societatis Jesu attributed to Hieronim ...
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  The character of a disbanded courtier. Dedicated to the author of that famous speech, call'd, The speech of a noble peer. / By a person of quality.
  Date of publication:
  1682
  

  Author(s):

  Person of quality.
  Description:
  Caption title. Imprint from colophon. Imperfect: stained, with slight loss of text. Reproduction of original in: National Library of Scotland.
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  The character of a fanatick by a person of quality.
  Date of publication:
  1675
  

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  Person of quality.
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  Reproduction of original in the Harvard University Library.
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  The character of a Jacobite by what name or title soever dignifyed or distinguish'd / written by a Person of quality.
  Date of publication:
  1690
  

  Author(s):

  Person of quality.
  Description:
  Reproduction of original in Huntington Library.
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  The constant nymph, or, The rambling shepheard a pastoral, as it is acted at the Duke's Theater / written by a person of quality.
  Date of publication:
  1678
  

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  Person of quality. ; Sidney, Philip, Sir, 1554-1586. Arcadia.
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  Errata: prelim. p. [8]. Based on Sidney's Arcadia. Reproduction of original in Huntington Library.
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  The Devil pursued, or, the The Right saddle laid upon the right Mare a satyr upon Madam Celliers standing in the pillory : being convicted for the publishing of a late lying scandalous pamphlet called Malice defeated &c. / by a person of quality.
  Date of publication:
  1680
  

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  Person of quality.
  Description:
  In verse. Imperfect: creased and torn, with slight loss of print. Reproduction of original in Bodleian Library.
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  The Happy slave a novel in three parts compleat / translated from the French by a person of quality.
  Date of publication:
  1686
  

  Author(s):

  Brémond, Gabriel de. ; Person of quality.
  Description:
  Dedication signed: S. Bremond. Erroneously attributed to G. Brémond--NUC pre-1956 imprints, v. 74, p. 239. Imperfect: print show-through with loss of print. Reproduction of original in Bodleian Library.
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  The history of that great and renowned monarchy of China wherein all the particular provinces are accurately described, as also the dispositions, manners, learning, lawes, militia, government, and religion of the people : together with the traffick and commodities of that countrey / lately written in Italian by F. Alvarez Semedo ... ; now put into English by a person of quality, and illustrated with several mapps and figures ... ; to which is added the history of the late invasion and conquest of that flourishing kingdom by the Tartars ; with an exact account of the other affairs of China till these present times.
  Date of publication:
  1655
  

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  Semedo, Alvaro, 1585-1658. ; Martini, Martino, 1614-1661. De bello Tartarico historia. English. ; Person of quality.
  Description:
  The history of the invasion by the Tartars (p. 253-304) has special t.p.: Bellum tartaricum, or, The conquest of the great and most renovvned empire of China by the invasion of the Tartars ... written originally in Latine ...
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