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With comparative frontier history and pioneering use of indigenous sources, Giersch provides a groundbreaking challenge to the China-centered narrative of the Qing conquest. He focuses on the Tai domains of the Yunnan frontier on the politically fluid borderlands, where local, indigenous leaders were crucial actors in an arena of imperial rivalry.
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Includes the Proceedings of the Royal Geographical Society, formerly published separately.
In the heart of every martial artist, there exists a longing to delve into the ancient and mysterious realms of Kung Fu, where legends intertwine with reality and the very essence of combat transcends physicality. This longing finds its embodiment in the captivating saga of the Heavenly Dragon Palm, a martial art form steeped in history, myth, and profound spiritualism. Within the pages of this book, we embark on a journey to unravel the enigmatic tapestry of the Heavenly Dragon Palm, tracing its divine strikes through the annals of time. At the outset, we delve into the origins of Kung Fu itself, exploring the rich tapestry of Chinese martial arts and the cultural contexts that gave rise to...
His Master had died, leaving behind his beautiful mistress. A bunch of people were scheming on how to save her.
That year, they had spent so much time together that he couldn't forget about her. A few years later, when he appeared before her again, his heart couldn't help but throb. But she didn't recognize him. "After a warm night, he decided to name a sky-high price and took her away, leaving her by his side." Why are you so good to me? " she asked. " Because you're the first girl I've ever had a crush on. " "Yes," he replied. Later on, she realized that he was actually the same person as she had been all those years ago ...
That year, they had spent so much time together that he couldn't forget about her. A few years later, when he appeared before her again, his heart couldn't help but throb. But she didn't recognize him. "After a warm night, he decided to name a sky-high price and took her away, leaving her by his side." Why are you so good to me? " she asked. " Because you're the first girl I've ever had a crush on. " "Yes," he replied. Later on, she realized that he was actually the same person as she had been all those years ago ...