Lincoln and the Tools of War
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Papamoa Press, 2017.
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Robert V. Bruce., & Robert V. Bruce|AUTHOR. (2017). Lincoln and the Tools of War . Papamoa Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Robert V. Bruce and Robert V. Bruce|AUTHOR. 2017. Lincoln and the Tools of War. Papamoa Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Robert V. Bruce and Robert V. Bruce|AUTHOR. Lincoln and the Tools of War Papamoa Press, 2017.
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