The secret history of the Mongols : a Mongolian epic chronicle of the thirteenth century

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The secret history of the Mongols : a Mongolian epic chronicle of the thirteenth century

translated with a historical and philological commentary by Igor de Rachewiltz

(Brill's Inner Asian library, v. 7)

Brill, 2004

  • : set
  • v. 1
  • v. 2

Other Title

Yuan chao bi shi

Mongġol-un niġuca tobciyan

Uniform Title

元朝秘史

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"Yuan chao bi shi"--CIP on t.p. verso

Spine title also in Mongolian in vertical script

Includes bibliographical references and indexes

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The 13th century Secret History of the Mongols, covering the great Cinggis Qan's (1162-1227) ancestry and life, stands out as a literary monument of first magnitude. Written partly in prose and partly in epic poetry, it is the major native source on Cinggis Qan, also dealing with part of the reign of his son and successor OEgoedei (r.1229-41). This true handbook contains an historical introduction, a full translation of the chronicle in accessible English, plus an extensive commentary. Indispensable for the historian, the Sino-Mongolist, the Altaic philologist, and anyone interested in comparative literature and Central Asian folklore. The Secret History of the Mongols has been selected by Choice as Outstanding Academic Title (2005).

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