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The Secret History of the Mongols: A Mongolian Epic Chronicle of the Thirteenth Century (2 Vol. Set)

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This two-book volume on the literary achievement known as the `Secret History of the Mongols' is a significant achievement in itself. It is the culmination of a life's work, a passionate dedication to helping understand the only Mongolian literary account of the life and times of the world's most prolific conqueror. The genuine passion of professor Rachewiltz to this subject is evident in his text. The effort taken to choose those words that can best distill and convey an understanding of words written centuries ago must have been a daunting task. The effort is evident because the text succeeds in conveying an immediate and amazingly clear understanding of a rather dense, albeit fascinating subject matter. Particularly one that has been, and shall apparently remain the subject and effort of many others for years to come. It is truly a compelling read, and one that remains so no matter what page you open it to, and no matter how long you've had the volumes on your shelf. I am grateful to be able to read this work in my lifetime.