Kyoto: A Cultural and Literary History
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9781909930285
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
John Dougill., & John Dougill|AUTHOR. (2015). Kyoto: A Cultural and Literary History . Andrews UK.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)John Dougill and John Dougill|AUTHOR. 2015. Kyoto: A Cultural and Literary History. Andrews UK.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)John Dougill and John Dougill|AUTHOR. Kyoto: A Cultural and Literary History Andrews UK, 2015.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)John Dougill, and John Dougill|AUTHOR. Kyoto: A Cultural and Literary History Andrews UK, 2015.
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Full title | kyoto a cultural and literary history |
Author | dougill john |
Grouping Category | book |
Last Update | 2024-03-27 20:08:25PM |
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