The history of the rebellion and civil wars in England, begun in the year 1641. With the precedent passages, and actions, that contributed thereunto, and the happy end, and conclusion thereof by the (14576081209)

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Title: The history of the rebellion and civil wars in England, begun in the year 1641. With the precedent passages, and actions, that contributed thereunto, and the happy end, and conclusion thereof by the King's blessed restoration, and return, upon the 29th of May, in the year 1660
Year: 1717 (1710s)
Authors: Clarendon, Edward Hyde, Earl of, 1609-1674
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Publisher: Oxford, Printed at the Theatre
Contributing Library: Harold B. Lee Library
Digitizing Sponsor: Brigham Young University



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