Vindiciae brittannicae, or London righted : by rescues & recoveries of antiquities of Britain in general, and of London in particular, against unwarrantable praeiudices, and historical antiquations, amongst the learned, [17th century].

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Vindiciae brittannicae, or London righted : by rescues & recoveries of antiquities of Britain in general, and of London in particular, against unwarrantable praeiudices, and historical antiquations, amongst the learned, [17th century].

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Manuscript on paper, in a single secretary hand, of an antiquarian study of of Britain's ancient history, drawing on a wide variety of authors and works such as Julius Caesar, Cornelius Tacitus, Octavius Strada, and the Welsh "Brut." Includes a discussion and description of ancient coins with British associations.

1 v. (47 p.) ; 30 x 20 cm.

eng, Latn

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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