Athenian Economy and Society: A Banking Perspective
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Edward Cohen., & Edward Cohen|AUTHOR. (2011). Athenian Economy and Society: A Banking Perspective . Princeton University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Edward Cohen and Edward Cohen|AUTHOR. 2011. Athenian Economy and Society: A Banking Perspective. Princeton University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Edward Cohen and Edward Cohen|AUTHOR. Athenian Economy and Society: A Banking Perspective Princeton University Press, 2011.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Edward Cohen, and Edward Cohen|AUTHOR. Athenian Economy and Society: A Banking Perspective Princeton University Press, 2011.
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