Contemporary Europe: A History (9th Edition) [Paperback]

Year 1997
Pages 638
Binding Paperback

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Contemporary Europe: A History (9th Edition) [Paperback] by James Wilkinson & H. Stuart Hughes is a history book that adds background to its subject. The record for this copy lists 1997 • Prentice Hall • 638 pages.

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The listing describes Contemporary Europe: A History (9th Edition) [Paperback] by James Wilkinson & H. Stuart Hughes as a more substantial, history book that adds background and perspective.

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