Kamikaze: To Die for the Emperor
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Peter C. Smith., & Peter C. Smith|AUTHOR. (2014). Kamikaze: To Die for the Emperor . Pen & Sword Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Peter C. Smith and Peter C. Smith|AUTHOR. 2014. Kamikaze: To Die for the Emperor. Pen & Sword Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Peter C. Smith and Peter C. Smith|AUTHOR. Kamikaze: To Die for the Emperor Pen & Sword Books, 2014.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Peter C. Smith, and Peter C. Smith|AUTHOR. Kamikaze: To Die for the Emperor Pen & Sword Books, 2014.
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Full title | kamikaze to die for the emperor |
Author | smith peter c |
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