Gutenberg Revolution
Häftad, Engelska, 2009
Av John Man
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Produktinformation
- Utgivningsdatum2009-07-30
- Mått135 x 195 x 20 mm
- Vikt241 g
- FormatHäftad
- SpråkEngelska
- Antal sidor304
- FörlagTransworld Publishers Ltd
- ISBN9780553819663