This book PDF is perfect for those who love History genre, written by John M. Kistler and published by Greenwood Publishing Group which was released on 02 May 2024 with total hardcover pages 366. You could read this book directly on your devices with pdf, epub and kindle format, check detail and related War Elephants books below.
| Author | : John M. Kistler |
| File Size | : 54,7 Mb |
| Publisher | : Greenwood Publishing Group |
| Language | : English |
| Release Date | : 02 May 2024 |
| ISBN | : 0275987612 |
| Pages | : 366 pages |
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