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    Bad Guys and Gals of the Ancient World
    Bad Guys and Gals of the Ancient World
    Bad Guys and Gals of the Ancient World
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    Bad Guys and Gals of the Ancient World

    By Dona Herweck Rice

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    Introduce readers to some of the most well-known criminals and tyrants of the past with this fascinating nonfiction book!
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTeacher Created Materials Library
    Release dateJan 15, 2013
    ISBN9781433383465
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