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Скачать книгу (размер 1 355 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 267) Аннотация: These two new volumes offer new insights into the events of one of the fiercest battles of World War II. Volume I covers the events from the German point-of-view.
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Скачать книгу (размер 973 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 192) Аннотация: This book will inspire architects, historical restorers, renovators, and homeowners by showing how the architectural features characteristic of turn-of-the-20th century homes were used. Details Include 'gingerbread' trims, towers, encircling porches, balconies, cornices, belvederes, large porte-cocheres, bay windows, ornamental ironwork, elaborate chimneys, and much more. Illustrated with over…
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