Soldiers
Army Lives and Loyalties from Redcoats to Dusty Warriors
Häftad, Engelska, 2012
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Produktinformation
- Utgivningsdatum2012-09-27
- Mått129 x 198 x 43 mm
- Vikt480 g
- FormatHäftad
- SpråkEngelska
- Antal sidor688
- FörlagHarperCollins Publishers
- ISBN9780007225705
- MiljömärkningProduced using independently certified paper to ensure responsible forestry management. (Certification is by FSC, PEFC or SFI.) Produced in the UK using 100% renewable electricity.