People of Paradox
An Inquiry Concerning the Origins of American Civilization
Häftad, Engelska, 1990
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Produktinformation
- Utgivningsdatum1990-08-02
- Mått127 x 203 x 21 mm
- Vikt454 g
- FormatHäftad
- SpråkEngelska
- Antal sidor368
- FörlagCornell University Press
- ISBN9780801497551
- UtmärkelserWinner of the 1973 Pulitzer Prize in History