Afghanistan
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9781681770079
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
David Isby., & David Isby|AUTHOR. (2011). Afghanistan . Pegasus Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)David Isby and David Isby|AUTHOR. 2011. Afghanistan. Pegasus Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)David Isby and David Isby|AUTHOR. Afghanistan Pegasus Books, 2011.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)David Isby, and David Isby|AUTHOR. Afghanistan Pegasus Books, 2011.
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Full title | afghanistan |
Author | isby david |
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