1812: The War of 1812
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HarperCollins, 2009.
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9780061835728
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Walter R. Borneman., & Walter R. Borneman|AUTHOR. (2009). 1812: The War of 1812 . HarperCollins.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Walter R. Borneman and Walter R. Borneman|AUTHOR. 2009. 1812: The War of 1812. HarperCollins.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Walter R. Borneman and Walter R. Borneman|AUTHOR. 1812: The War of 1812 HarperCollins, 2009.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Walter R. Borneman, and Walter R. Borneman|AUTHOR. 1812: The War of 1812 HarperCollins, 2009.
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