George II (Penguin Monarchs) : Not Just a British Monarch

George II (Penguin Monarchs) : Not Just a British Monarch. Norman Davies

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Author: Norman Davies
Date: 28 May 2020
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Original Languages: English
Book Format: Hardback::160 pages
ISBN10: 0141978422
Publication City/Country: London, United Kingdom
File size: 29 Mb
Dimension: 123x 186mm

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