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HIST101 - Western Civilization (1): Primary Sources

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Defining Documents in World History: The Ancient World (2700 B.C.E.–c.500 C.E.) by Salem Press Editors
Publication Date: 2015-09-01
Defining Documents in World History: Middle Ages (476–1500) by Salem Press Editors
Publication Date: 2015-11-01
2404BCE-200 CE: Milestone Documents of World Religions by Salem Press Editors (Editor); David M. Fahey (Editor)
Call Number: eBook
ISBN: 9781682171714
Publication Date: 2017-01-20
Contains documents and analysis
240-1570 CE: Milestone Documents of World Religions by Salem Press Editors (Editor); David M. Fahey (Editor)
Call Number: eBook
ISBN: 9781682171714
Publication Date: 2017-01-20
Contains document and analysis

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