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History of the Mongols from the 9th to the 19th Century
Marco Polo tells a quaint story about a daughter of Kaidu s, who was renowned for her fame in wrestling. She had sent challenges in all directions, offering to marry any many who should throw her, while he should forfeit 100 horses if he failed. In this way she had won 10,000 horses. He goes on to describe how a prince came from a distant land where he was renowned for his skill and strength, and was determined to win her or a lose a thousand horses; that both Kaidu and his wife tried to persuade their daughter to allow herself to be beaten; that she refused; that the match came off in the presence of the royal pair... and that after a long struggle she threw him on his back on the palace pa...
The Anglo-saxon Chronicle
Originally compiled in the 9th century, the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle is an important historical document that provides insight into the early history of England. In this book, Sir Henry Hoyle Howorth delves into the origins and evolution of the Chronicle, shedding light on its cultural and political significance. For anyone interested in English history, this book is a must-read. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Essential Edmund Leach: Anthropology and society
This volume contains a selection of Edmund Leach's writings on society, taken largely, though not exclusively, from the early part of his career. It includes such essays as Rethinking Anthropology and extracts from Political Systems of Highland Burma.
History Of The Mongols
Delve into the fascinating and complex history of the Mongols with this comprehensive volume. Written by renowned historian Sir Henry Hoyle Howorth, this book covers the rise and fall of the Mongol Empire, as well as the legacy it left behind. With meticulous research and engaging prose, this book is a must-have for anyone interested in world history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
