A dictionary of modern history, 1789-1945.

by Alan Warwick Palmer

Publisher: Penguin in Harmondsworth

Written in English

Published: 1964 Pages: 363 Downloads: 900

Edition Notes

Previous ed.: London : Cresset Press, 1962.

The Physical Object
Series	Penguin reference books
Pagination	363p.,19cm
Number of Pages	363
ID Numbers
Open Library	OL22819942M

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