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Character of Nations
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Character of Nations by Angelo Codeville is cataloged here as a focused backlist selection with a clear entry point for curious readers. The copy on file shows 2009 • Basic Books • 384 pages, giving you a quick sense of scale and reading commitment.
Edition on file: 2009 • Basic Books • 384 pages • ISBN 9780465028009.
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