Guantánamo: An American History
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Published
Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2011.
Language
English
ISBN
9780809048977
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Jonathan M. Hansen., & Jonathan M. Hansen|AUTHOR. (2011). Guantánamo: An American History . Farrar, Straus and Giroux.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Jonathan M. Hansen and Jonathan M. Hansen|AUTHOR. 2011. Guantánamo: An American History. Farrar, Straus and Giroux.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Jonathan M. Hansen and Jonathan M. Hansen|AUTHOR. Guantánamo: An American History Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2011.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Jonathan M. Hansen, and Jonathan M. Hansen|AUTHOR. Guantánamo: An American History Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2011.
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Full title | guantánamo an american history |
Author | hansen jonathan m |
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Last Update | 2023-09-01 20:04:12PM |
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