A translation of an anonymous chronicle from 1240 written in the Uighur alphabet, which is the oldest known monument of Mongol writing.
A unique work of medieval writing of the steppe peoples of Central Asia. The events of the life of Genghis Khan and his successor Ugedej are the canvass of the work, shown against the broad background of the traditions and living conditions of the pastoral tribes.
Publisher: State Publishing Institute, Warsaw 1989.
Format: 300 x 150 mm, 236 pages.
Hardcover, in cloth, with wrapper.
Piece in good condition, with slightly faded cover and fraying on the edges of the wrapper.