British Battles of the Crimean Wars, 1854–1856
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John Grehan., & John Grehan|AUTHOR. (2014). British Battles of the Crimean Wars, 1854–1856 . Pen & Sword Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)John Grehan and John Grehan|AUTHOR. 2014. British Battles of the Crimean Wars, 1854–1856. Pen & Sword Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)John Grehan and John Grehan|AUTHOR. British Battles of the Crimean Wars, 1854–1856 Pen & Sword Books, 2014.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)John Grehan, and John Grehan|AUTHOR. British Battles of the Crimean Wars, 1854–1856 Pen & Sword Books, 2014.
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Full title | british battles of the crimean wars 1854 1856 |
Author | grehan john |
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