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... hand he holds a globe , by which the sculptor signifies that all lands and seas are subject to him . He holds no sword or spear , or any other weapon , but a cross stands upon the globe , through which he has obtained his empire and ...
... hand he holds a globe , by which the sculptor signifies that all lands and seas are subject to him . He holds no sword or spear , or any other weapon , but a cross stands upon the globe , through which he has obtained his empire and ...
Page 48
... hands . Next followed French Souldiers , a company of fugitive Rogues , that to get a large pay somewhat more then they ... hand , with a little Flag in the same ; after them againe other kind of Janizaries that weare leather Cappes , on ...
... hands . Next followed French Souldiers , a company of fugitive Rogues , that to get a large pay somewhat more then they ... hand , with a little Flag in the same ; after them againe other kind of Janizaries that weare leather Cappes , on ...
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... hand ; but the large writing in the cupola is in the Guzafi hand , of which the Láms , Elifs , and Kafs , each measure ten ells ; so that they can be read distinctly by those who are beļow . This mosque has five doors . On the right ...
... hand ; but the large writing in the cupola is in the Guzafi hand , of which the Láms , Elifs , and Kafs , each measure ten ells ; so that they can be read distinctly by those who are beļow . This mosque has five doors . On the right ...
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