A Short History of the First World War

A Short History of the First World War. Professor Gary Sheffield

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Author: Professor Gary Sheffield
Published Date: 14 Oct 2014
Publisher: Oneworld Publications
Original Languages: English
Book Format: Paperback::256 pages
ISBN10: 1780743645
File size: 55 Mb
Dimension: 129x 198x 18mm::272.16g
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