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Vestiges of Old Madras, 1640-1800: Traced From the East India Company's Records Preserved at Fort St. George and the India Office, and From Other Sources; Index Volume (Classic Reprint)
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VICEROYS
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Vichy France and Everyday Life: Confronting the Challenges of Wartime, 1939-1945
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Vico and the Maker’s Knowledge Tradition: Praxis and History
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Victoria (Penguin Monarchs)
20Original price was: ₹299.00.₹239.00Current price is: ₹239.00.Discover the captivating life of Queen Victoria in this concise biography. Reigning for over 63 years, she presided over a period of unprecedented change and expansion. Explore her remarkable journey from a young princess to a powerful empress, challenging the traditional image of a stern monarch. A. R. Braunmuller, Stephen Orgel, and Mary Beth Rose offer fresh insights into the life and times of this iconic queen. Perfect for history buffs and anyone seeking a captivating read. ISBN: 9780141987316
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Victorian America and the Civil War
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Victorian Colonial Warfare-India: From the Conquest of Sind to the Indian Mutiny (Colonial Warfare S.)
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Victory Against Japan 1944-1945: A Ladybird Expert Book
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Victory in Europe 1944-1945: A Ladybird Expert Book
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Victory Song
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Videshi Khel Apne Maidan Par : Bharatiya Cricket Ka Samajik Itihas
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Vidura Niti : 50 Lessons For Entrepreneurs
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