Themes in West Africa's History
Häftad, Engelska, 2006
Av Emmanuel Kwaku Akyeampong, Emmanuel Kwaku (Author) Akyeampong
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Produktinformation
- Utgivningsdatum2006-03-23
- Mått150 x 228 x 21 mm
- Vikt524 g
- SpråkEngelska
- SerieWestern African Studies
- Antal sidor336
- FörlagJames Currey
- EAN9780852559956