The Fortune Hunter: A German Prince in Regency England
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Published
Andrews UK, 2011.
Language
English
ISBN
9781908493286
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Peter James Bowman., & Peter James Bowman|AUTHOR. (2011). The Fortune Hunter: A German Prince in Regency England . Andrews UK.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Peter James Bowman and Peter James Bowman|AUTHOR. 2011. The Fortune Hunter: A German Prince in Regency England. Andrews UK.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Peter James Bowman and Peter James Bowman|AUTHOR. The Fortune Hunter: A German Prince in Regency England Andrews UK, 2011.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Peter James Bowman, and Peter James Bowman|AUTHOR. The Fortune Hunter: A German Prince in Regency England Andrews UK, 2011.
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Full title | fortune hunter a german prince in regency england |
Author | bowman peter james |
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