Maiwand 1880
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9780752492551
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Edmund Yorke., & Edmund Yorke|AUTHOR. (2013). Maiwand 1880 . The History Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Edmund Yorke and Edmund Yorke|AUTHOR. 2013. Maiwand 1880. The History Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Edmund Yorke and Edmund Yorke|AUTHOR. Maiwand 1880 The History Press, 2013.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Edmund Yorke, and Edmund Yorke|AUTHOR. Maiwand 1880 The History Press, 2013.
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Full title | maiwand 1880 |
Author | yorke edmund |
Grouping Category | book |
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