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• Great Britain -- Biography -- Early works to 1800
• Great Britain -- Church history -- Early works to 1800
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• Tyler's Insurrection, 1381 -- Early works to 1800
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• Great Britain -- Commercial policy -- History -- Early works to 1800
• Great Britain -- Emigration and immigration -- History -- 17th century -- Early works to 1800
• Great Britain -- History -- 1066-1687 -- Early works to 1800
• Great Britain -- History -- 14th century -- Early works to 1800
• Great Britain -- History -- 1642-1649 -- Religious aspects -- Early works to 1800
• Great Britain -- History -- 1649-1660 -- Early works to 1800
• Great Britain -- History -- 1660-1714 -- Early works to 1800
• Great Britain -- History -- 1689-1702 -- Early works to 1800
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• Great Britain -- History -- 1789-1820 -- Early works to 1800
• Great Britain -- History -- 18th century -- Periodicals -- Early works to 1800
• Great Britain -- History -- Anglo-Saxon period, 449-1066 -- Early works to 1800
• Great Britain -- History -- Anne, 1702-1714 -- Early works to 1800
• Great Britain -- History -- Bio-bibliography -- Early works to 1800
• Great Britain -- History -- Chalres I, 1625-1649 -- Early works to 1800
• Great Britain -- History -- Charles I, 1526-1649 -- Early works to 1800
• Great Britain -- History -- Charles I, 1624-1649 -- Early works to 1800
• Great Britain -- History -- Charles I, 1625-1649 -- Early works to 1800
• Great Britain -- History -- Charles I, 162501649 -- Early works to 1800
• Great Britain -- History -- Charles I, 1642-1649 -- Early works to 1800
• Great Britain -- History -- Charles II, 1600-1685 -- Early works to 1800
• Great Britain -- History -- Charles II, 1660-1683 -- Early works to 1800
• Great Britain -- History -- Charles II, 1660-1685 -- Early works to 1800
• Great Britain -- History -- Charles II, 1660-1688 -- Early works to 1800
• Great Britain -- History -- Charles II, 16601685 -- Early works to 1800
• Great Britain -- History -- Charles IX, 1560-1574 -- Early works to 1800
• Great Britain -- History -- Charles, I 1625-1649 -- Early works to 1800
• Great Britain -- History -- Chronology -- Early works to 1800
• Great Britain -- History -- Church history -- 17th century -- Early works to 1800
• Great Britain -- History -- Cicil War, 1642-1649 -- Early works to 1800
• Great Britain -- History -- Civil War, 16412-1649 -- Campaigns -- Early works to 1800
• Great Britain -- History -- Civil War, 1642 -1649 -- Early works to 1800
• Great Britain -- History -- Civil War, 1642 1649 -- Early works to 1800
• Great Britain -- History -- Civil War, 1642-1649 -- Early works to 1800
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• Great Britain -- History -- Civil War, 1649-1660 -- Early works to 1800
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• Great Britain -- History -- Commonwealth and Protectorate -- Early works to 1800
• Great Britain -- History -- Commonwealth and Protectorate 1649-1660 -- Early works to 1800
• Great Britain -- History -- Commonwealth and Protectorate, 1642-1660 -- Early works to 1800
• Great Britain -- History -- Commonwealth and Protectorate, 1649-1660 -- Early works to 1800
• Great Britain -- History -- Commonwealth and Protectorate,1649-1669 -- Early works to 1800
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• Great Britain -- History -- Confiscations and contributions -- Early works to 1800
• Great Britain -- History -- Early Stuarts, 1603-1649 -- Early works to 1800
• Great Britain -- History -- Edward IV, 1461-1483 -- Early works to 1800
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• Great Britain -- History -- Elizabeth I, 1558-1603 -- Early works to 1800
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• Great Britain -- History -- Elizabrth, 1558-1603 -- Early works to 1800
• Great Britain -- History -- George II, 1727-1760 -- Early works to 1800
• Great Britain -- History -- George III, 1760-1820 -- Early works to 1800
• Great Britain -- History -- Henry II, 1154-1189 -- Early works to 1800
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• Great Britain -- History -- Henry IV, 1399-1413 -- Early works to 1800
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• Great Britain -- History -- Henry VII, 1485-1509 -- Early works to 1800
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• Great Britain -- History -- Lancaster and York, 1399-1485 -- Early works to 1800
• Great Britain -- History -- Mary I, 1553-1558 -- Early works to 1800
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• Great Britain -- History -- Norman period, 1066-1154 -- Early works to 1800
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• Great Britain -- History -- Poetry -- Early works to 1800
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• Great Britain -- History -- Prophecies -- Early works to 1800
• Great Britain -- History -- Puritan Revolution, 1642-1660 -- Early works to 1800
• Great Britain -- History -- Puritian Revolution, 1642-1600 -- Early works to 1800
• Great Britain -- History -- Rebellion of 1569 -- Early works to 1800
• Great Britain -- History -- Restoration, 1660-1668 -- Early works to 1800
• Great Britain -- History -- Restoration, 1660-1685 -- Early works to 1800
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• Great Britain -- History -- Restoration,1660-1688 -- Early works to 1800
• Great Britain -- History -- Revolution of 1688 -- Early works to 1800
• Great Britain -- History -- Richard II, 1377-1399 -- Early works to 1800
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• Great Britain -- History -- Stuarts, 1603-1714 -- Early works to 1800
• Great Britain -- History -- To 1066 -- Early works to 1800
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• Great Britain -- History -- To 440 -- Early works to 1800
• Great Britain -- History -- Tudors, 1485-1603 -- Early works to 1800
• Great Britain -- History -- William and Mary, 1689-1702 -- Early works to 1800
• Great Britain -- History -- dHenry VIII, 1509-1547 -- Early works to 1800
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• Imports -- Great Britain -- History -- 18th century -- Early works to 1800
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• The history of England, from the earliest times to the death of George II. (G.G. & J. Robinson [et al.], 1800), by Oliver Goldsmith (page images at HathiTrust)
• History of England from the invasion of Julius Caesar to the abdication of James the Second, 1688 (Phillips, Sampson and Co., 1849), by David Hume and Old University of Chicago Collection (page images at HathiTrust)
• Britannia (Printed by Mary Matthews, for Awnsham Churchill, and sold by William Taylor ..., 1722), by William Camden, Awnsham Churchill, Mary Matthews, Robert White, and Edmund Gibson (page images at HathiTrust)
• Several humble petitions of D. Bastwicke, M. Burton, M. Prynne, and of Nath. Wickins, servant to the said Mr. Prynne, to the Honourable house of Parliament. ([London], 1641), by John Bastwick, Nathaniel Wickins, William Prynne, Henry Burton, and Great Britain Parliament House of Commons (page images at HathiTrust)
• His Majesty's most gracious answer to the bills & propositions presented to him at Casisbrook Castle in the Isle of Wight, Decemb. 24, 1647 by the Earle of Denbigh, Master Lisle, Master Goodwin, Master Kemp, and Master Bunkly, in the name of his two Houses of Parliament. (Printed for R. Royston, 1648), by England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I), Richard Royston, King Charles I of England, and England and Wales Parliament (page images at HathiTrust)
• History of his own time (London : Printed for Charles Rivington, 1727., 1727), by Samuel Parker and Puritan Collection of English and American Literature (Princeton Theological Seminary) (page images at HathiTrust)
• The history of Great Britaine under the conquests of ye Romans, Saxons, Danes and Normans Their originals, manners, warres, coines & seales: with ye successions, lives, acts & issues of the English monarchs from Iulius Cæsar, to our most gracious soueraigne King Iames. by Iohn Speed. (Imprinted at London : [by William Hall and John Beale] anno cum privilegio 1611 and are to be solde by Iohn Sudbury & Georg Humble, in Popes-head alley at ye signe of ye white Horse, [1611]), by John Speed and Christoph Schweitzer (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Summarie of Englyshe chronicles ([London] : In ædibus Thomæ Marshi, [1565]), by John Stow (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Annales (Printed at London : By [Henry Bynneman for] Ralphe Newberie, at the assignement of Henrie Bynneman. Cum priuilegio Regiæ Maiestatis, [1580]), by John Stow (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The strange monster or, true news from Nottingham-shire of a strange monster born at Grasly in Nottingham-shire, three miles from Nottingham with a relation of his strange and wonderful shape, the time his mother was in travail with him, with several other things of note. Together with a brief relation of several monstrous and prodigious births which happened heretofore in this our nation. Licensed according to order. ([London] : Printed by Peter Lillierap [sic] living in Clerkenwell-Close, 1668) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• An exact chronological history and full display of popes intollerable usurpations upon the antient just rights, liberties, of the kings, kingdoms, clergy, nobility, commons of England and Ireland ([London : s.n., 1666]), by William Prynne (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Anglia rediviva being a full description of all the shires, cities, principal towns and rivers, in England : with some useful observations concerning what is most remarkable ... : to which is prefix'd a short account of the first origine of our nation, of its being conquer'd by the Romans, as also the occasion of the Saxons and Danes first entring England / collected from the best historians by Mr. Dunstar. (London : Printed for T. Bennet [and three others], 1699), by Mr. Dunstar (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The mansion of magnanimitie. Wherein is shewed the most high and honorable acts of sundrie English kings, princes, dukes, earles, lords, knights and gentlemen, from time to time performed in defence of their princes and countrie: set forth as an encouragement to all faithfull subiects, by their example resolutely to addresse them selues against all forreine enemies. Published by Richard Crompton an apprentice of the common law. 1599. Whereunto is also adioyned a collection of diuerse lawes ... with a briefe table, shewing what munition ought to be kept by all sorts of her Maiesties subiects ... (London : Printed [by Richard Field] for VVilliam Ponsonby, 1599), by Richard Crompton (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The history of the rook and turkeys. ([London : printed for Randal Taylor, near Stationers-Hall, 1694]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• This seconde volume, beginning at William the Conquerour. ([Imprinted at London : By Henry Denham, dwelling in Paternoster Rowe, for Richarde Tottle and Humffrey Toye], Anno Domini. 1569. [the last of March]), by Richard Grafton and Virgil Solis (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The faithful analist:, or, The epitome of the English history: giving a true accompt of the affairs of this nation, from the building of the tower in London, in the days of William the Conquerour, to the throwing down the gates of the said city, by the command of the Parliament, which state before the secluded members were admitted, in the yeer 1660. In which all things remarkable both by sea and land from the yeer 1069. To this present yeer of 1660 are truly and exactly represented. (London : Print. for W. Gilbertson in Giltspur Street, [1660]), by G. W. (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• England's vvorthies. Select lives of the most eminent persons from Constantine the Great, to the death of Oliver Cromwel late Protector. / By William Winstanley, Gent. (London, : Printed for Nath. Brooke, at the sign of the Angel in Cornhill, 1660), by William Winstanley (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• Answer of the Parliament of the Commonwealth of England, to three papers delivered in to the Councel of State by the lords ambassadors extraordinary of the States General of the United Provinces (Printed by John Field, printer to the Parliament of England, 1652), by England and Wales Parliament, Maarten Harpertsz. Tromp, and United Provinces of the Netherlands. Staten Generaal (page images at HathiTrust)
• Declaratio ordinum Hollandiae West-Frisiaeque, ex ipsis fundamentis regiminis Belgici desumpta, qua jus & potestas singularum provinciarum cum externis principibus contrahendi, & de quibuscunq; negotiis constituendi proponitur, nisi quid foedere unionis an. 1579 Ultrajecti composito, aut speciatim foederatorum procerum conventui delatum fuerit ... (Apud Joannem Maire ;, 1654), by Jan le Maire, J. Spronssen, and Herbert van Beaumont (page images at HathiTrust)
• A declaration from the Generall and Council of State to incite all the good people of these nations to thankfullness and holy rejoycing in the Lord, for the late great victory at sea, obtained by the fleet of this Common-wealth against the Dutch, upon Thursday and Friday being the second and third of June 1653. (London : printed for Giles Calvert, Henry Hills, and Thomas Brewster, 1653), by England and Wales. Council of State (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• An act for setting apart VVednesday the thirteenth day of October, 1652, for a day of publique fasting and humiliation. (London : Printed by John Field, Printer to the Parliament of England, 1652), by England and Wales Parliament (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Two letters from the fleet at sea, touching the late fight: the one written by Generall Monck to the Commissioners of the Admiralty sitting at Whitehall. The other by Capt Bourn, captain of the Resolution to his wife. In which fight Generall Deane is killed by a great shot, and a Dutch admirall blown up, and 3, or 4, of their ships sunk. (London, : Printed by Tho. Newcomb, dwelling in Thamestreet, over against Baynards-Castle, MDCLIII. [1653]), by George Monck Albemarle and John Bourn (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• An exact and perfect relation relation [sic] of the terrible, and bloudy fight: between the English and Dutch fleets in the Downs, on Wednesday the 19 of May, 1652. Relating, how Martin Van Trump the Dutch Admiral, upon General Blagues friendly salutation, set forth his bloudy flag of defiance; with the whole particulars of the fight, and the manner of the engagement. Also, a list of our admirals ships that engaged in the aforesaid fight; and the names of those those [sic] that lost men in this service, with the namber [sic] of them that were slain and wounded on both sides; together wth [sic] the sinking of one of the Hollanders, the taking of 3, and the total spoiling of their whole fleet; with their flight to deep in France, and what hapned [sic] to the English in the pursuit. Being the true copy of a letter sent to Mr. Richard Bostock of London, Merchant. Published according to order, and printed for the satisfaction of all that desire to be truly informed, (London : Printed for Robert Wood, 1652), by Thomas White (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A true relation of the late great sea fight as it was sent in a letter to his excellency the Lord General Cromvvell, from Gen. Blake and Gen. Monck. Wherein is a list of what Dutch ships were taken and sunk, with the number of prisoners. Likewise the number of what men were slain and wounded on our side. (London, : Printed by Henry Hills, and are to [sic] sold at his house in Py-Corner, and by Thomas Brewster at the three Bibles in Pauls Church-yard, 1653), by Robert Blake and George Monck Albemarle (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A letter sent from his excellency Generall Blake to the King of Denmark touching the Dutch fleet now in the sound; and his desires and proposals unto him, and the rising of the Danes in arms to prevent the landing of any enemy. Also a full relation of the last great sea-fight between the English and the Dutch, and the number sunk and taken. With the taking of an 100 fishermen, and the Hollanders fortifying themselves in Bressies Bay in Scotland. Likewise, the proceedings of Sir George Ascues fleet, his motion westward and his design therein, with the councel of states letter to him with joyfull news from China, and the Christian faith, by many both of the nobility and commonalty there. (London : Printed for D.G., 1652) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A declaration of her sacred Majestie of Sweden, concerning the setling of convoys about Gothemburg. Given at Stockholm the 16th of August, 1653. (London : Printed by W.D., 1653), by Sweden. Sovereign (1632-1654 : Kristina) and Queen of Sweden Kristina (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A true relation of the late great fight at sea y the English fleet, and the Hollanders: between Dover and Calis. On Wednesday, the 19. of this instant May 1652. From a very sure hand. ([Leith] Printed at Leith : by Evan Tyler, 1652), by I. H. (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The full particulars of the last great and terrible sea-fight between the two great fleets of England and Holland, under the command of the Lord Gen. Monk, and the Lord Admiral Vantrump; on Friday, Saturday, & Sunday last: with the manner of this lamentable and bloudy engagement; the perfect narrative of each dayes action; and an exact list of the loss on both sides: together with the sinking of the Dutch Admiral; the blowing up of the famous Dolphin; the burning & taking of the 38 men of war more; the taking of standard, & 7 stately flags; the total routing and dispersing of 132 sail; the pursuing them close by Gen. Monk; and the burning of two gallant English ships. (London, : printed for G. Horton, According to Order, [1653]), by Jacob Smith (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A great victory obtained by the English against the Dutch, and the pursuing of the Dutch fleets, by General Blake and Sir George Ayscue, with one hundred and eight Men of War, towards the Downs, and their resolution to engage them between Dover and Calice. The manner how Sir George Ascue (with great policy) obtained the wind: the number sunk and taken; and two gallant ships surprized by Captain Stoaks, laden with gold, and elephants teeth. Also, the number of ships coming up the river of Thames for London; richly laden from the East-Indies, the Straights, Virginia, and the Barbadoes. Die Septembr. 27. 1652. / Extracted out of the original papers, sent from Capt. Stoakes, to the honorable Councel of State, on Sunday last, Sep. 26. (Imprinted at London : for Geo: Horton, 1652), by John Stoakes (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The Dutch bloudy almanack, conteyning the exact astrologicall predictions, for the yeare of our Lord 1653 divided into these particulars. 1 The predictions of the bloudy war between England and Holland, with the success and events of severall fights by sea and land, and the joyning together of the greatest part of Europe against England. 2 The breaking forth of open wars with Denmark, and the bloudy attempt of the King of Scots, and James Duke of York in prosecution of that designe. 3 Severall mutenys and insurr-ctions [sic] in England, with some astrologlcal [sic] observations thereupon. 4 Some generull calculations concerning the warres in France, Spain and Portugale, with every moneths observations of the revolutions in England. (London : printed by John Clowes, 1653 [i.e. 1652]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A great and terrible fight in France, between his Majesties forces, and the Prince of Conde; with the total routing of General Seneterre, above 2000 slain upon the place, and Cardinal Mazarine forced to Sedan. Also the cruel and bloudy proceedings of the Dutch against the English, the taking of the Parliaments dove, and their resolution to tie all English-men to the mouth of their canon, that will not fight against the Parliament. Likewise, the proceedings of the Lord Craven in Holland, the uniting of the English, and the agreement made between the King of Scots, and the Estates Generall. (London : printed for George Horton, Anno Dom. 1652) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A message sent to the L. Admiral Vantrump from the High and Mighty Lords the States General of the united Provinces, touching hostile acts toward all English ships, whether merchants of others. With the burning and consuming of the state-house and bank of money at Amsterdam, and the firing of a gallant ship in the harbour; and the debates of the states at the Hague, touchin their constituting the young Pr. of Orange, Governor of the United Provinces. Likewise, a full and perfect relation of the late transactions betwixt the two fleets under the command of Sir Geo. Ascue, and Admiral Vantrump upon the Downs; with Vantrumps design to have surprised our ships in the hope; his sailing westward, and his design therein. Also a bloudy fight at sea, and the taking of divers Dutch ships by his excellency General Blake in the Northern seas. (London : Printed by E.C., 1652) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A more perfect and exact relation of the last great and terrible sea-fight neer the Downs, between the two great fleets of England and Holland, on Tuesday last: with a list of the particulars; the chasing of the Dutch fleet to their own coast, on Wednesday and Thursday; the great execution done on both sides; the number of ships sunk, taken, batter'd, rent and torn; and divers of the English forced to strike into harbor for fear of sinking; with the return of Gen. Blake to the Downs: and another bloudy fight neer the Streights between the English and Dutch, continuing for the space of 3 days; with the sad event and success therof. (Imprinted at London : for Geo: Horton, 1652) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Perfect occurrences faithfully communicating the chief intelligence and proceedings of the King of Scots, the King of France, and the Prince of Conde : with the affaires and designes now on foot in France, Denmarke, Sweden, and Portugal, in relation to the Parliament, Army, and Common-Wealth of England. Containing these ensuing occurrences, viz. 1 The message and proposals of his excellency the Lord General Cromwel, ... 2 A great victory obtained by the English against the Dutch; ... 3 The States of Hollands message to Vantrump; ... Licensed according to order. (London : Printed for George Horton, 1653) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A Perfect relation of the great fight between the English and Dutch fleets on Fryday and Satturday [sic] last, n[e]er the coast of Portsmouth; continuing for the space of 18 houres: with a list of the particulars; the names and number of the ships that engaged; the putting to flight fourscore men of war, and 300 merchants; the taking of Van-trumps Vice-Admiral, his Rear-Admiral; and the sinking and burning of 14 more; with the loss of the Sampson, Capt. Ball, Cap. Mildmay, cap. Barker, Mr Sparrow, and some others; the shooting of the Generals ship in neer upon 700 places; the wound[i]ng of his Excellency, & both his Rear-Admirals put into Portsmouth; together with the landing of the Duke of Gloucester in Flanders. Sent in a letter to the Councel of State; and published according to order. (London : Printed for George Horton, 1653) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Propositions for peace, presented to the high and mighty states of Holland, by the subjects of the Netherlands, for a cessation of all hostility, and an accommodation with his excellency the Lord Gen. Cromwel, and the present power in England. Together with a diurnal of the present affaires, and designes, now on foot, in Denmark, Sweden, and the United Provinces, concerning the soveraignty of the Commonwealth of England, both by sea and land. Translated out of Dutch into English. (London, : Printed for G. Horton, 1653) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A Relation of the engagement of the fleet of the Common-wealth of England under the command of Gen. Blake, Gen. Deane, and Gen. Munke. With the Dutch fleet, under the command of Van Trump. Abstracted out of severall letters and relations made to the Councell of State. And a list of the particulars of the losse on both sides. With the copy of a letter from the commissioners of prize goods from Dover, touching the said fight between the English and the Dutch. And the particulars of all the three fights, on Friday, Saturday and Sunday last. And the glorious victory in taking, sinking, and totall dispersing the Hollanders fleet, which was between four and 500 saile. Imprimatur, Hen. Scobel Cleric. Parliamenti. (London. : Printed for Robert Ibbitson dwelling in Smithfield, neer Hosier Lane., 1653) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A Remonstrance from Holland, to all true and loyal Christians within the Commonwealth of England: with a narrative of the proceedings of foreign princes, touching the King of Scots, the Parliament of England, the Lord Gen. Cromwel, and the immediate power and government, without a king, &c. Likewise, the tryal of famous Captain Vere, an Englishman, before the great Councel of the United Provinces; the dreadful sentence denounced against him; and his speech immediatly [sic] before his death in the presence of the Queen of Bohemiah, the Princesse of Orange, and divers other lords, and ladies. (London, : Printed for George Horton, 1652) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The resolution of the Hollanders concerning their fisher-men in the Northern seas; with the peoples arming themselves; their threatning declaration against their magistrates; and Vantrumps returning into the Downs with above a hundred sail, and his design against the English. Also a fight a sea between the English and the Dutch, with the particulars thereof, and the number of ships sunk and taken on both sides. With a full and ample relation of the mischief done by the great fire at Amsterdam. Likewise, the proceedings of the King and Court of France, and the Parliament of Paris: as also the hanging of divers of the Parliaments souldiers in Scotland. (London : Printed by E.C., 1652) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A dangerous and bloudy fight upon the coast of Cornwal between the English and the Dutch, on Thursday last; with the full particulars thereof; the manner of their engagement; the great execution done on both sides; and 17 of the Hollanders ships brought into Plymouth. Sent to the high and honourale [sic] Councel of State, on Sunday last, October 24. Together with a narrative of the King of Denmarks proceedings against the English: the raising of a great army in France their resolution and design, and the landing of the Dutch near Yarmouth; the rising of the country with clubs, fowling pieces, and longpikes; a bloudy fight thereupon, and the pursuing of the Dutch to the sea-coast, and the number killed and taken prisoners. (London : Printed for George Horton, and are to be sold at the Royal Exchange in Corn-hill, 1652) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A Declaration of the further proceedings of the English fleet upon the coast of Holland, with their falling upon the strong town of Flushing, the playing of their great ordnance upon the forts and bulworks; the event and success thereof, and the drawing their land forces to the sea-coast. Likewise the blocking up of the Texel, by Vice-Admiral Pen, the taking of the great Admiral, wherein was Vantrump, the plucking down of the Dutch colours, and setting up of the English standard. With the orders of the states of Holland thereupon, published throughout the United Provinces. Together with a narrative of the last great and lamentable fight, and the number killed and taken prisoners on both sides. (London : Printed for Geo. Horton, 1653) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The declaration of the Hollanders concerning, the English fleet now under the command of General Blake; with the rising of the people against their magistrates, and declaring for a war with England: and the States proclamation, prohibiting all merchants and sea-men to touch upon the English coasts. Also, Vantrumps putting forth to sea with one hundred and seven men of war, and his orders and instructions given to the captains of his fleet. Likewise, the state of affairs in France, and declaring of the citizens of Paris rebels and traytors, by the King and councel. Together with the proceedings of the Parliaments forces in Ireland: sent in several letters from divers personages of honour to certain member of the Councel of State. (London : Printed by B.A., 1652) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A declaration of the Hollanders touching the late King, and the commonwealth of England: with the granting forth new letters of mart by the States General against all English ships whatsoever: and the beating and reviling of divers English gentlemen at the Hague. Also the motion of the Dutch fleet Northwards with an hundred and seven sail of men of war, to find out the English navy; their taking of two English ships, and burning another near Scarborough. Likewise, the condition of affairs in France, and the taking of two hundred men and horse of the Prince of Conde's forces, near St. Clow: with the march of General Thurenne against the Spanish army. (London : Printed by D.G., 1652) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A declaration of the L. Admiral Vantrump, concerning the King of Scots, and the Parliament of England; published by sound of trumpet throughout his whole navie. With his protestation thereupon; and his preparations and resolution to fight the English navie, either to death or vicotry, and purchase honour and freedome with the price of his bloud. Also, the last engagement of the English and Dutch, and the particulars thereof: with the comming up of Sir George Ayscue to General Blague in the Downs, and their further proceedings and resolutions touching Vantrump and the Navie. Sent in a letter from Captain Tylers ship, the tyger; to a member of the councel of state; and ordered to be published and dispersed throughout the several counties of this nation. (London : Printed for Sam: Cotton, 1652) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The Declaration of the states of Holland, concerning the King of Scots; with the chusing of the Duke of York, the Lord Craven, and Maj. Gen. Massey, Captain-Generals, by the English, French, and Dutch; and the resolution of Vantrump concerning the L. of Newport, and the L. Catz; together with his orders and instructions to all the Court of Admiralties, for the setting forth all shipping fit for service, and each captain and commander to cut his way through the English fleet. Also, a diurnal of the Dutch occurrences; and their making ready all the sluces. (London : printed for Geo. Horton, 1653) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The King of Denmark's message to the states of Holland, for the advancing of the King of Scots interest; with their proceedings thereupon; and his resolution to maintain the quarrel against all opposers; if he can also, his raising of a great army; their advance towards the sea-coast; and 30 men of war launcing [sic] forth to joyn with the Dutch; together with the great present sent to the King of Scots, amounting to one hundred thousand pounds in gold. Likewise, a great and glorious victory obtained by the English against 120 sail of Dutch; with the number of ships taken, and brought into the Downs. Published by authority. (London : printed for James Williams, 1652), by Denmark. Sovereign (1648-1670 : Frederick III) and King of Denmark and Norway Frederick III (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The ansvver of the Parliament of the Commonwealth of England, to three papers delivered in to the Councel of State by the lords ambassadors extraordinary of the States General of the United Provinces. As also a narrative of the late engagement between the English fleet under the command of General Blake; and the Holland fleet under the command of Lieutenant Admiral Trump. And likewise severall letters, examinations and testimonies touching the same. Together with the three papers, aforesiad of the said lords ambassadors extraordinary; and the letter of Lieutenant Admiral Trump therein mentioned, translated into English. (London : Printed by John Field, printed to the Parliament of England, 1652), by England and Wales Parliament (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A true relation of the last great fight at sea, July 29. and 31. between the English and the Dutch, as it was presented to the Councill of State in two letters sent them from General Monck: as also an estimate of the enemies ships taken, fired, and sunk, with the number of prisoners; together with what loss we sustained on our side. Saturday August 6. At the Council of State at White-Hall, ordered, that these letters and estimate be forthwith printed and published. John Thurloe Secr. (London, : Printed for Giles Calvert, Henry Hills, and Thomas Brewster, printers to the Council of State, MDCLIII. [1653]), by George Monck Albemarle and England and Wales. Council of State (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Another bloudy fight at sea between the English and the Dutch upon the coast of Flanders. Sent in a letter to the Parliament of England, and the Councel of State, on Saturday last; with their debates likewise, and consultations, and resolutions, on the Sabbothday in the afternoon at White-Hall. Likewise the particulars of the fight, the number sunk, and 40 men of war and merchants taken, and brought into the Downs, under the command and protection of Dover Castle. Also a declaration of the lords embassadours of the States of Holland, touching war and peace, and the Parliaments final answer and resolution thereunto. (London : Printed for G: Horton, 1652) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Another bloudy fight at sea upon the coast of Cornwal, on Sunday the 13. of this instant June; between the Parliaments fleet commanded by Sir George Ayscue; and the French and Dutch navies, commanded by the Lord Admiral Chastitdon. With the particulars of the fight; the manner of the engagement; the great loss on both sides; and the number of ships sunk and taken. Also, the advance of Van-Trump towards the North; and fifty of the Parliaments men of war gone after to fight him: with the sinking of Captain Taylor; and the number of English ships taken by Captian Bradshaw. (London : Printed for George Horton, 1652) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Another great victorie obtained by Vice-Admiral Pen against the Hollanders, since the last great and terrible engagement between both fleets; with the full particulars thereof, advertised by letters from the generals at sea, to the Parliament and Councel of State: together with a list of the names of the ships taken, and brought to Dover, laden with bars of silver, cocheneal, wines, sugar, salt, and tobacco: the landing of seven hundred prisoners; and the number of ships sunk, burnt, taken, and dispursed. Likewise, a narrative of the great loss on the Parl. side. Whereunto is annexed, the answer and remonstrance of the officers and souldiers in Scotland, to the late letter of the Lord Gen. Cromwel, and the Conncel [sic] of Officers in England, for the chusing of a new Parliament, to remove the heavy burdens, and to set the oppressed free. Brought by the last post, Sunday, Feb. 26. and published (according to order) to undeceive the people. (London, : Printed for G. Horton., [1653]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Bloudy newes from Holland: being a true relation of the present proceedings of the Dutch-men against the English, at the Hague, Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Brill, Dort, Flushin, and divers other places. Also, a great fight at sea, between the Parliaments ships, and the Hollanders; the number burnt, sunk, and taken, by Captain Johnson and the rest of the English; with the manner of the said engagement. Likewise Lieu. Colonel John Lilburn made Captain of a man of War for the States of Holland, and his letter to the Lord General Cromwel. (London : Printed for E. Cotton, 1652) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Bloudy nevves from sea: a perfect narrative of a great and bloudy fight between the English fleet commanded by General Blake, and the Dutch navy upon the Northern seas. With the particulars thereof, the occasion and manner of their engagement, and the number of ships sunk and taken. Also, a great victory obtained against the Hollanders by Sir George Ascue upon the coast of France, the manner of the fight, and the number of ships burnt, sunk, and taken by the English there. Likewise, Vantrump's Challenge, sent to General Blake, to fight him on the coast of Flanders, or the Narrow-Seas: with the great preparations that are making in Holland of men, mony, and other provisions to resist the English. (London : Printed by B.A., 1652) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Bloudy newes from sea: being a perfect narrative, and exact relation, of the great and desperate engaging, between two hundred sail of English and Dutch-Men of war, upon the coast of Scilley: with the manner how Gen. Blake, and Sir George Ascue, drew their fleet into Battalia; the resolution of the Hollander; and the number of ships taken by the English. Also, the chasing of divers ships to the Downs; the taking of some English by Captain Bradshaw; the sinking of the London Faulcon; the number of ships surprized in Sole-Bay neer Yarmouth; and above one hundred sail of colliers coming into the Downs, bound for London. With the seizing of all the ships and goods belonging to the English merchants at St. Mallows in France; and the Kings proclamation to all his subjects. (London : Printed for G. Horton, 1652) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The copy of a letter form the reare-admiral of the English fleet for the common wealth of England, to an eminent merchant in London. Being a true and plaine narration of the whole proceedings and fight betwixt them and the Dutch fleet near the Downes, upon the 19. day of May, 1652. (London : Printed by G.D. for William Hope, and are to be sold at his shop at the North door of the Old Exchange, 1652), by Nehemiah Bourne (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A great and famous victory obtained by the Parliaments navy near the Isle of VVight, against fifty sail of Hollanders: with the particulars of this great and desparate engagement, the manner of the fight, and the number of ships sunken and taken, and the great loss on both sides. Also the King of Denmarks declaration, touching the Hollanders, the setting forth of his great armado, the drawing down of all his land-forces to the sea-coast; and the Queen of Swedens proclamation, touching the King of Scots, the Parliament of England, and their fleet at Sea. Published according to Order. (London : printed by Georg [sic] Horton, Anno 1652) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A great victory obtained by the Lord Gen: Blake, commander in chief of the Parliaments navy at sea; against the Lord Admiral Vantrump, Lieutenant-General for the States of Holland. With the manner of their engagement; the particulars of the fight on Sunday last upon the Dutch-Coast; the number of ships sunk, fir'd, and taken; the beating of the Hollanders into their harbors; and Generall Blakes resolution to fall in upon them with fire and sword. Likewise, the Dutch-mens new oath and protestation, to fight it out to the last man; the shipping of their land-forces; the double manning of their navy; a perfect list of the English fleet; and the Royal Soveraign putting forth to sea for their assistance. Published by authority. (London : Printed for George Horton, 1652) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The King of Scots letter to the States of Holland, concerning their present design and engagement against England: with His desires touching the same; and His resolution to venture life and fortune with them. Also, a declaration of the Hollanders, for His defence aud [sic] preservation; the raising of 40000 fighting men; and new commission given to the Lord Admiral Vantrump, to fight, sink, burn, and take, all English ships that wears not his colours. (London : Printed for George Horton, 1652) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The last bloudy fight at sea, between the English and the Dutch, on Tuesday last, upon the coast of Denmark: the manner of the engagement; the particulars of the fight; the taking of one hundred and seven ships, and above two thousand prisoners; with the pursuing of three hundred sayl to the coast of Scotland, and besieging of them in Bressie-Iland; the resolution of the Dutch-men to fight it out to the last man, and their preparation and proceedings thereupon. The concluding of a league between the States of Holland, the King of Denmark; the Queen of Sweden; and a declaration of four score of the Swedish men of war. (London : Printed for George Horton, 1652) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The last great and bloudy fight between the English and the Dutch, on Thursday morning last neer the Downs: with the particulars thereof, the number of men killed and wounded on the Parliaments side; and the taking, burning, sinking, and dispiersing of five and forty sayl of the Hollanders by Sir George Ayscue: with his pursuing of Van-Trump to the coast of France; and 24 of his men of war shipwrackt neer St. Mallows; also a great victory obtained by G. Blake; the number of ships taken; and a general rising of the Dutch-men; their choosing of a new admiral; and all persons to die without mercy that will not engage. Sent in a letter to the Parliament of England, and the Councell of State, on Sabbath-day; and printed according to order. (London : Printed for G. Horton, 1652) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A letter from General Blakes fleet with the particulars of the great and bloody fight with the Dutch, neer Goodwin Sands, on Tuesday night last. And the pursuit of the Hollanders by the English then and since. Also the particulars of the losse on both sides. (London : Printed for Robert Ibbitson dwelling in Smithfield neer Hosier Lane, 1652) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A Letter from the fleet, with a diurnal account of the military affairs between the English and the Dutch, from Friday the 3d. of June, till Thursday the 9th. of June. Relating the taking and firing many of the Dutch since the late fight, the blocking up Flushing and other harbours, the landing of men at the Texel aud [sic] in Zealand, and the opposition made by the Hollanders. (London, : Printed by J.C., [1653]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A letter sent from the states of Holland to the King of Scots, imploring his personal residence and assistance: with their desires, propositions, engagement, and promise; agreed upon at a general councel held at the Hague, the 23 of this instant July; and presented by the Lord Boretz. Signed, A. Beauchurst. Also, His titular Majesties answer thereunto; and the great preparations at the Hague for his Royal entertainment. With the declaration of Lieut. Col. John Lilburn touching the same. Published throughout the United Provinces. (London : Printed for George Horton, 1652) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The Seas magazine opened: or, the Hollander dispossest of his usurped trade of fishing upon the English seas. Also his intended universality of ingrossment of trade: with solid directions for prevention of both, to the increase of free trade, and the generall inrichment of this Commonwealth of England. And lastly, to the reducement of that stubborn people to obedience. Written by a person of hononr [sic], and published by an unfeigned lover of his countrey. (London, : Printed for William Ley, at Paul's Chain neer Doctors Commons., 1653) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The Second part of the tragedy of Amboyna: or, A true relation of a most bloody, treacherous, and cruel design of the Dutch in the New-Netherlands in America. For the total ruining and murthering of the English colonies in New-England. Being extracted out of several letters very lately written from New-England to several gentlemen and merchants in London. (London, : Printed for Thomas Matthews, at the sign of the Cock in St Pauls Church-yard., 1653) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A terrible and bloudy fight at sea between the English and the Dutch, on Thursday last: with the manner how the Hollanders advanced with threescore and ten stout men of war, against General Blake, with thier bloudy flags of defiance, streamers and pendants; the particulars of this great and desperate engagement; the borading of the Dutch by the English redcoats and sea-men; the blowing up on the decks by the enemy; the playing of granadoes, 700 prisoners surprized, and 50 gallant ships sunk, burnt, taken, and dispersed. (Imprinted at London : for Jacob Fielding, 1652) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Terrible and bloudy newes from sea: being a full relation of the last great and terrible fight at sea, between the two fleets of England and Holland, comanded by General Blake and Admiral Vantrump; the great losse on both sides impartially related: with the particulars of a former fight, and a list of the ships then taken; sent in a letter from Gen. Blake to a personage of honour. Likewise, the States of Hollands letter to the States of Hamburgh, and the other cities thereabouts for aid and assistance; and their issuing out orders to the East-India Company, against the English in the East-Indies; the preparations that are making in Denmark and Sweden, and a discovery of the King of Polands plot, in the late massacre of the army by the Tartars and Cossacks. (London : Printed for T.G., 1652) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Two terrible sea-fights: the first, between 35 sail of English and the Dutch fleet, near the Isle of VVight, on the 28 of October, 1652. The second, betwixt one of Parliaments Frigots, and two Dutch men of war near Pllmouth; [sic] with the event and success thereof: also, a relation of the ships and prizes that have been taken ou [sic] sides, since the beginning of the wars between England and Holland. Likewise, the tryal of six witches at Edenbourgh in Scotland; and the sentence denounc'd against them to be ty'd up by the thumbs, and to be burnt with lighted candles under the soles of their feet, and in their mouthes. (London : printed by R. VVood, 1652) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The declaration and resolution of the States of Holland, touching the Parliament and common-wealth of England With their calling of a general councel at the Hague, and their proclamation and proceedings concerning the last great sea fight upon the Downs. Together, with a perfect narrative thereof, sent to the Parliament, and one hundred sail of men of war to be forthwith sent out for the preservation of the States. (London : printed for G: Horton, 1652), by United Provinces of the Netherlands. Staten Generaal (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A declaration of the high and mighty lords, the States of Holland, concerning the Parliament and common-wealth of England; with their instructions and decree given to the Lord High-Admiral Vantrump, for the taking of all English and Scottish ships: and his resolution to fight it out to the last man, against all those who shall engage against them: together with the advancing of the King of Scots standard; his royal message to 7 Chrisitan kings and princes: and L. Col. Lilburns letter to the Lord Gen. Cromwel. (London : Printed for G. Horton, 1652), by United Provinces of the Netherlands. Staten Generaal (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A true narrative of som [sic] remarkable-proceedings concerning the ships Samson, Salvador, and George, and several other prize-ships depending in the High Court of Admiralty; humbly presented to the Parliament of the Common-wealth of England, and the Councell of State, and the Councell of Officers of his excellency the Lord Generall. / By Tho. Violet of London, gold-smith. (London : Printed by William Du-Gard, an. Dom. 1653), by Thomas Violet (HTML at EEBO TCP)

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