Author: ROBINSON, CARL
Title: Mongolia : nomad empire of eternal blue sky / Carl Robinson
Description: Hong Kong Hinckley : Odyssey 2010. First Edition. Fine copy in the original color-printed. stiff-card wrappers. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight. bright. clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description: 536 p. : ill. (chiefly col.). col. maps ; 22 cm. Notes: Maps on inside covers. Includes bibliographical references and index. Summary: Renowned for its classic rolling steppe land - from where. in times past. nomadic Mongol clans and confederations swept out to conquer much of the known world - it also boasts snow-capped peaks towering over wide. grassy valleys. meandering rivers and great lakes. as well as badlands. dramatic gorges and mighty sand dunes rising from flat desert floors. This beautifully illustrated book provides a comprehensive and insightful guide to the diverse natural history and rich culture of 'The Land of the Eternal Blue Sky'. This title presents in-depth historical focus. from prehistory to post-Soviet freedom. It discusses Mongolia's incredible natural diversity. It includes special topic essays by experts on important aspects of Mongolian culture and history. Subject: Mongolia - Civilization. Mongolia - History. Mongolia - Description and travel. Mongolia - Guidebooks. Places & peoples: general interest Mongolia TRAVEL / Asia / Central. Genre: Bibliography. Illustrated. Weight in Kg appr.:

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