RHNS Averof
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9781473838215
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John Car., & John Car|AUTHOR. (2014). RHNS Averof . Pen & Sword Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)John Car and John Car|AUTHOR. 2014. RHNS Averof. Pen & Sword Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)John Car and John Car|AUTHOR. RHNS Averof Pen & Sword Books, 2014.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)John Car, and John Car|AUTHOR. RHNS Averof Pen & Sword Books, 2014.
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Full title | rhns averof |
Author | car john |
Grouping Category | book |
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