5 edition of French Revolution and the people found in the catalog.
Published
2004
by Hambledon and London in London, New York, NY
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Written in English
Edition Notes
Includes bibliographical references (p. [259]-289) and index.
Statement | David Andress. |
Classifications | |
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LC Classifications | DC148 .A66 2004 |
The Physical Object | |
Pagination | xviii, 301 p. : |
Number of Pages | 301 |
ID Numbers | |
Open Library | OL3460495M |
ISBN 10 | 185285295X |
LC Control Number | 2005412451 |
OCLC/WorldCa | 52830089 |
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