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Re: Getting back to the 17th Century
« Reply #27 on: Monday 31 October 11 10:13 GMT (UK) »
No, the higher rate was in the towns of the west at that time, it gradually increased during the century. I think, but have no conclusive proof that the many wars were a contributory factor.
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