Samuel Pepys
The Unequalled Self
Häftad, Engelska, 2012
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Produktinformation
- Utgivningsdatum2012-06-21
- Mått130 x 198 x 34 mm
- Vikt400 g
- SpråkEngelska
- Antal sidor576
- FörlagPenguin Books Ltd
- EAN9780241963265