Aztec Astronomy and Astrology: The History of the Aztec's Measurements of the Planets and Stars
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Charles River Editors., Charles River Editors|AUTHOR., & K. C. Wayman|READER. (2023). Aztec Astronomy and Astrology: The History of the Aztec's Measurements of the Planets and Stars . Findaway Voices.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Charles River Editors, Charles River Editors|AUTHOR and K. C. Wayman|READER. 2023. Aztec Astronomy and Astrology: The History of the Aztec's Measurements of the Planets and Stars. Findaway Voices.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Charles River Editors, Charles River Editors|AUTHOR and K. C. Wayman|READER. Aztec Astronomy and Astrology: The History of the Aztec's Measurements of the Planets and Stars Findaway Voices, 2023.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Charles River Editors, Charles River Editors|AUTHOR, and K. C. Wayman|READER. Aztec Astronomy and Astrology: The History of the Aztec's Measurements of the Planets and Stars Findaway Voices, 2023.
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