Robber Baron: Lord Black of Crossharbour
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George Tombs., & George Tombs|AUTHOR. (2007). Robber Baron: Lord Black of Crossharbour . ECW Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)George Tombs and George Tombs|AUTHOR. 2007. Robber Baron: Lord Black of Crossharbour. ECW Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)George Tombs and George Tombs|AUTHOR. Robber Baron: Lord Black of Crossharbour ECW Press, 2007.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)George Tombs, and George Tombs|AUTHOR. Robber Baron: Lord Black of Crossharbour ECW Press, 2007.
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Full title | robber baron lord black of crossharbour |
Author | tombs george |
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