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was the author of the first three tracts signed "Martin
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the author of those signed "Martin Senior". In 1981 Leland
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to write counter-tracts. The tracts are invectives against the episcopacy and sometimes described the bishops as representing the
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have recognised their originality. In particular, the pamphlets show concern with the status of the text, wittily pastiching
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that circulated illegally in
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Martin Marprelate, Gentleman: Master Job Throckmorton Laid Open In His Colours
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An Advertisement Touching the Controversies of the Church of England
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