The Whisperers: Private Life in Stalin's Russia
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| ISBN-13: | 9780312428037 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Picador |
| Publication date: | 11/25/2008 |
| Edition description: | First Edition |
| Pages: | 784 |
| Sales rank: | 361,918 |
| Product dimensions: | 9.18(w) x 6.02(h) x 1.33(d) |
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