Trade in the Ancient World: The History and Legacy of Trade in Europe, the Near East, and Africa
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Charles River Editors., Charles River Editors|AUTHOR., & Cathy Barnes|READER. (2023). Trade in the Ancient World: The History and Legacy of Trade in Europe, the Near East, and Africa . Findaway Voices.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Charles River Editors, Charles River Editors|AUTHOR and Cathy Barnes|READER. 2023. Trade in the Ancient World: The History and Legacy of Trade in Europe, the Near East, and Africa. Findaway Voices.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Charles River Editors, Charles River Editors|AUTHOR and Cathy Barnes|READER. Trade in the Ancient World: The History and Legacy of Trade in Europe, the Near East, and Africa Findaway Voices, 2023.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Charles River Editors, Charles River Editors|AUTHOR, and Cathy Barnes|READER. Trade in the Ancient World: The History and Legacy of Trade in Europe, the Near East, and Africa Findaway Voices, 2023.
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Full title | trade in the ancient world the history and legacy of trade in europe the near east and africa |
Author | charles river |
Grouping Category | book |
Last Update | 2023-08-25 18:04:19PM |
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