The North Korean Revolution, 1945–1950
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Charles K. Armstrong., & Charles K. Armstrong|AUTHOR. (2013). The North Korean Revolution, 1945–1950 . Cornell University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Charles K. Armstrong and Charles K. Armstrong|AUTHOR. 2013. The North Korean Revolution, 1945–1950. Cornell University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Charles K. Armstrong and Charles K. Armstrong|AUTHOR. The North Korean Revolution, 1945–1950 Cornell University Press, 2013.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Charles K. Armstrong, and Charles K. Armstrong|AUTHOR. The North Korean Revolution, 1945–1950 Cornell University Press, 2013.
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Grouped Work ID | 4432c734-a051-5eac-e3cf-673701d30ce1-eng |
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Full title | north korean revolution 1945 1950 |
Author | armstrong charles k |
Grouping Category | book |
Last Update | 2024-10-03 20:21:01PM |
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