Singapore 1942
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Published
The History Press, 2012.
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eBook
Language
English
ISBN
9780752481326
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Dr. Chris Brown., & Dr. Chris Brown|AUTHOR. (2012). Singapore 1942 . The History Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Dr. Chris Brown and Dr. Chris Brown|AUTHOR. 2012. Singapore 1942. The History Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Dr. Chris Brown and Dr. Chris Brown|AUTHOR. Singapore 1942 The History Press, 2012.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Dr. Chris Brown, and Dr. Chris Brown|AUTHOR. Singapore 1942 The History Press, 2012.
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