The deaths of two Khaghans: A comparison of events in 1242 and 1260

Bulletin of the School of Oriental and African Studies

Volumn 76, Issue 3, 2013, Pages 361-371

  Haw, Stephen G ^a  

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Author keywords

Annam; Batu; G y g; Hungary; Khaghan; Khubilai; M ngke; g dei; Song

Indexed keywords

EID: 84886908242     PISSN: 0041977X     EISSN: 14740699     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1017/S0041977X13000475     Document Type: Article

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