1919: Red mirage

by Mitchell, David J.

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Published 1970 by Macmillan in New York] .
Written in English

Subjects:

History, Modern -- 20th century

Edition Notes

Bibliography: p. 347-378.

Classifications
Statement	[by] David Mitchell.
LC Classifications	D410.5 1919 .M552
The Physical Object
Pagination	385 p.
Number of Pages	385
ID Numbers
Open Library	OL5694668M
LC Control Number	70083063

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