Race and Schooling in the South, 1880-1950: An Economic History (National Bureau of Economic Research - Long Term Factors in Economic Development)
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Race and Schooling in the South, 1880-1950: An Economic History (National Bureau of Economic Research - Long Term Factors in Economic Development) by Robert A. Margo is a history book that adds background to its subject. This edition is listed as 1991 • Univ of Chicago Pr • 174 pages.
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Hardcover: ISBN-13 9780226505107
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