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Spanish Rhodomontades; as also, extraordinary and unparallel'd adventures in an historical account of a true heroism shewn by the Spaniards in their wars with the French, Germans, Dutch, and other nations, whom they generally got the better of, except the English, who as constantly beat them. In which is contain'd, not only secret and hitherto unpublish'd Occurrences, but curious Maxims of State and War; Interspers'd with Variety of bright Thoughts, witty Sayings, beautiful Turns, surprising Answers, &c. With the Characters of many Emperors, Kings, Lords and Ladies. To which is added, A Remarkable Discourse on Fine Retreats made by the Generals of the Armies of divers Nations in the Author's own Time. Written in Spanish, French, and other languages, by P. de Bourdeille, Lord of Brantome, Gentleman of the Bed-Chamber to Charles IX. and Henry II. Kings of France, for the Entertainment of Margaret, Queen of France. Translated by Mr. Ozel.
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