[2] Mongolia has long been a part of the Chinese Empire, but in 1912 A.D., when China because a republic, Mongolia declared its independence.
[3] Herodotus, iv, 46.
[4] "The Very Mighty King."
[5] See page 20.
[6] For the location of these cities see the map on page 486.
[7] See page 381.
[8] Commonly known as Tamerlane.
[9] See page 616.
[10] See page 622.
[11] For the early history of Russia see page 400.