Published 1980
by Putnam in New York .
Written in English
Edition Notes
| Statement | Henry Adams ; introd. by Lord Briggs. |
| Classifications | |
|---|---|
| LC Classifications | DC801.M7515 A3 1980 |
| The Physical Object | |
| Pagination | 192 p. : |
| Number of Pages | 192 |
| ID Numbers | |
| Open Library | OL4406536M |
| ISBN 10 | 0399124985 |
| LC Control Number | 79009663 |
| OCLC/WorldCa | 6988341 |
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