The Story of Sigiriya
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9780987345158
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Senani Ponnamperuma., & Senani Ponnamperuma|AUTHOR. (2020). The Story of Sigiriya . NSM Ponnamperuma.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Senani Ponnamperuma and Senani Ponnamperuma|AUTHOR. 2020. The Story of Sigiriya. NSM Ponnamperuma.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Senani Ponnamperuma and Senani Ponnamperuma|AUTHOR. The Story of Sigiriya NSM Ponnamperuma, 2020.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Senani Ponnamperuma, and Senani Ponnamperuma|AUTHOR. The Story of Sigiriya NSM Ponnamperuma, 2020.
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Full title | story of sigiriya |
Author | ponnamperuma senani |
Grouping Category | book |
Last Update | 2023-08-02 21:01:26PM |
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