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Colonies in conflict : the history of the British overseas territories /

The British Overseas Territories are the last remnants of the British Empire scattered around the globe. This book traces their little-known history from their discovery by European explorers to today's controversies, wars and scandals, which are all rooted in the past. Argentina's claim t...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Cawley, Charles (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Newcastle-upon-Tyne : Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 2015.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo

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