Marco Polo — "They are a very cruel and bloodthirsty people, and they delight in war and slaug…"
They are a very cruel and bloodthirsty people, and they delight in war and slaughter.
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Describing some warlike tribes in 'The Travels of Marco Polo'
Date: c. 1298-1299
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