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First published 2007
Second edition published 2009
Third edition published 2011
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MacIntyre, Ewan.
Essentials of business law / Ewan MacIntyre. – 3rd ed.
p. cm.
ISBN 978-1-4082-5409-7 (pbk.)- Commercial law – England. 2. Commercial law – Wales. I. Title.
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346.4207– dc22 2010041095
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