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- Published 20221101
- ISBN: 978-1-922212-74-0
- Extent: 264pp
- Paperback (234 x 153mm), eBook
About the author
Yves Rees
Yves Rees is a lecturer in history at La Trobe University, the co-host of the Archive Fever podcast, author of All About Yves: Notes...
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