The Komnene Dynasty: Byzantium's Struggle for Survival, 1057–1185
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John Car., & John Car|AUTHOR. (2018). The Komnene Dynasty: Byzantium's Struggle for Survival, 1057–1185 . Pen & Sword Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)John Car and John Car|AUTHOR. 2018. The Komnene Dynasty: Byzantium's Struggle for Survival, 1057–1185. Pen & Sword Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)John Car and John Car|AUTHOR. The Komnene Dynasty: Byzantium's Struggle for Survival, 1057–1185 Pen & Sword Books, 2018.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)John Car, and John Car|AUTHOR. The Komnene Dynasty: Byzantium's Struggle for Survival, 1057–1185 Pen & Sword Books, 2018.
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