Comrade Koba: A Novel
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Robert Littell., & Robert Littell|AUTHOR. (2020). Comrade Koba: A Novel . Abrams.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Robert Littell and Robert Littell|AUTHOR. 2020. Comrade Koba: A Novel. Abrams.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Robert Littell and Robert Littell|AUTHOR. Comrade Koba: A Novel Abrams, 2020.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Robert Littell, and Robert Littell|AUTHOR. Comrade Koba: A Novel Abrams, 2020.
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Full title | comrade koba |
Author | littell robert |
Grouping Category | book |
Last Update | 2024-04-18 22:02:38PM |
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