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> the government of England formally declared them a monopoly Do you have a source for this? So far as I know this isn't true, and some (admittedly quick) sear
by jamesbelchamber 2y ago
> the government of England formally declared them a monopoly
Do you have a source for this? So far as I know this isn't true, and some (admittedly quick) searching doesn't reveal anything.