From the Mongols to the Huns: the nomads who dominated Eurasia
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Nomadic Travel and the Mongolian Postal Service
This chapter explores the arduous travel conditions faced by nomads throughout history, focusing on the experiences of envoys and the Mongolian Postal Service. It discusses the challenges of travel on vast landscapes, the importance of timing travel based on weather conditions, and the significance of dressing properly for the journey.
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