Shadow Empires - An Alternative Imperial History [1 ed.] 9780691253282, 9780691181639

An original study of empire creation and its consequences, from ancient through early modern times The world’s first gr

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Shadow Empires - An Alternative Imperial History [1 ed.]
9780691253282, 9780691181639

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