 The Bancroft Strategy first edition cover. | |
| Author | Robert Ludlum |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Thriller, spy |
| Publisher | St. Martin's Press |
Publication date | October 17, 2006 |
| Media type | Print (hardback & paperback) |
| Pages | 544 pp (first edition) |
| ISBN | 0-312-31673-9 |
| OCLC | 68373459 |
| 813/.54 22 | |
| LC Class | PS3562.U26 B36 2006 |
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