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The Stonewall

The Stonewall

Thomas T. Wiatt

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Año de edición:
2024
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Biografía: general
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9781326889715
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She was considered the greatest warship of its day. The Stonewell’s problem was finding a war to go to oreven a navy that wanted her. This story is not just of a ship, but of diplomats and emperors, captains and admirals, sailors and spies.

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