Foundations of Political EconomyW. Scott, 1905 - 249 psl. |
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Bibliografinė informacija
| Pavadinimas | Foundations of Political Economy |
| Autorius | William Bell Robertson |
| Leidėjas | W. Scott, 1905 |
| Originalas iš | Harvardo universitetas |
| Pakeista skaitmenine forma | 7 sausio 2008 |
| Ilgis | 249 psl. |
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