Published 2001
by Weidenfeld & Nicolson in London .
Written in English
Edition Notes
Includes bibliographical references (p. 317-330) and index.
| Statement | Andrew Roberts. |
| Genre | Biography. |
| Classifications | |
|---|---|
| LC Classifications | DC203 .R68 2001 |
| The Physical Object | |
| Pagination | 350 p., [16] p. of plates : |
| Number of Pages | 350 |
| ID Numbers | |
| Open Library | OL3596731M |
| ISBN 10 | 0297646079 |
| LC Control Number | 2002318198 |
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