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Esboços. Revista do Programa de Pós-Graduação em História da UFSC

Editora:
Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina
Data de publicação:
2011-03-10
ISBN:
1414-722x

Descrição:

É uma revista dedicada a divulgar e debater artigos, pesquisas e enfoques que enriqueçam a produção do conhecimento histórico.

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