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Mongolia

China year book, 1933Shanghai • Published In 1933 • Pages: 191-199

By: Lattimore, Owen.

Abstract
This summary article is concerned mainly with the distribution of the tribes which comprise the Leagues of eastern Inner Mongolia and the AIMAKS of Outer Mongolia. In some cases the author includes population estimates and brief descriptions of the distinguishing characteristics of the tribes. This survey is preceded by discussions of the manner in which tribal organization centers around the hereditary chief, and the way in which these tribes have been organized into larger territorial units. Mr. Lattimore traces the history and role of Lamaism in Mongolia and describes the ecclesiastical organization. A short summary of the history of Mongolia covers the period from 1162 to the present.
Subjects
Identification
Ethnic stratification
Tribe and nation
Districts
Provinces
Prophets and ascetics
culture
Mongolia
HRAF PubDate
2006
Region
Asia
Sub Region
Central Asia
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
June Orloff ; 1955
Field Date
No date
Coverage Date
1162-1932
Coverage Place
Mongolia and China
Notes
[by] Owen Lattimore
LCSH
Mongols