The story of Europe and the nations at war; a graphic narrative of the nations involved in the great war, their history and former wars, their rulers and leaders, their armies and navies, their (14779331244)

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Title: The story of Europe and the nations at war; a graphic narrative of the nations involved in the great war, their history and former wars, their rulers and leaders, their armies and navies, their resources, the reasons for conflict and the issues at stake
Year: 1914 (1910s)
Authors: Marshall, Logan
Subjects: World War, 1914-1918
Publisher: Philadelphia, Pa., International press
Contributing Library: The Library of Congress
Digitizing Sponsor: The Library of Congress



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