Crusade of 1456
Texts and Documentation in Translation
Häftad, Engelska, 2022
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Produktinformation
- Utgivningsdatum2022-06-01
- Mått152 x 229 x 17 mm
- Vikt440 g
- SpråkEngelska
- Antal sidor277
- FörlagUniversity of Toronto Press
- EAN9781487523930
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