Kings of the Sea: Charles II, James II & the Royal Navy
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Pen & Sword Books, 2017.
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9781848324022
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J. D. Davies., & J. D. Davies|AUTHOR. (2017). Kings of the Sea: Charles II, James II & the Royal Navy . Pen & Sword Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)J. D. Davies and J. D. Davies|AUTHOR. 2017. Kings of the Sea: Charles II, James II & the Royal Navy. Pen & Sword Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)J. D. Davies and J. D. Davies|AUTHOR. Kings of the Sea: Charles II, James II & the Royal Navy Pen & Sword Books, 2017.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)J. D. Davies, and J. D. Davies|AUTHOR. Kings of the Sea: Charles II, James II & the Royal Navy Pen & Sword Books, 2017.
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