Occasional Papers
Occasional Papers are scholarly monographs and translations of important historical works.
Publications of Occasional Papers are published in an ongoing manner and library members receive them as part of their membership fees. Regular members at discounted prices when first published. They are also available for purchase.
In this translation of his memoir, Punsalmaagiin Ochirbat, Mongolia’s first president, traces the paths that took him from rural Mongolia to the highest office in the land. Throughout he explores complex issues of democracy, citizenship, ethics, the responsibility of the government to its people, and legacies of the socialist system in his country. He interweaves his discussion with deep historical awareness and a profound love of his people, nation, and its heritage. Translated by Udaanjargal Chuluunbaatar and Leland Rogers. Edited by Peter K. Marsh. 361 pages. ISBN 978-0-910980-68-5.
Occasional Papers, No. 27
John C. Street, On Quotation in Middle Mongolian: The verb ke(m)e- ‘to say’
A study of the various uses of the quotative verb kee- (written keme- in the Uighur-based script) in all reliable texts of Middle Mongolian, with special emphasis on quoted sentences in the Secret History. Topics covered include direct quotation, referential and indirect quotation, and uses of the passive ke(m)e-gde-. An index is included of some 450 passages cited or mentioned. 96 pages. ISBN 978-0-910980-67-8.
Occasional Papers, No. 26
Johan Elverskog, The Pearl Rosary: Mongol Historiography in the Early Nineteenth-Century Ordos
A study of the various uses of the quotative verb kee- (written keme- in the Uighur-based script) in all reliable texts of Middle Mongolian, with special emphasis on quoted sentences in the Secret History. Topics covered include direct quotation, referential and indirect quotation, and uses of the passive ke(m)e-gde-. An index is included of some 450 passages cited or mentioned. 96 pages. ISBN 978-0-910980-67-8.
Occasional Papers, No. 25
Sh. Nadirov, Tsedenbal and the Events of August 1984
"The unexpected change in the highest leadership of Mongolia in August 1984 still remains a mystery for many. According to official statements, Yumjaagiin Tsedenbal was relieved from his party and state posts “considering the poor condition of his health, and by his personal agreement." At the same time, certain circles of Mongolian society maintained a very firm and established opinion that his health was in good condition and that there were no serious grounds for his resignation. What then actually happened? Did Tsedenbal resign because of his poor health by his own will or was he removed against his will? Translated from the Russian by Baasan Ragchaa. 123 pages. ISBN 0-910980-65-9.
Occasional Papers, No. 24
Robert W. Reid, A Brief Political and Military Chronology of the Mediaeval Mongols, from the Birth of Chinggis Qan to the Death of Qubilai Qaghan
A study of the various uses of the quotative verb kee- (written keme- in the Uighur-based script) in all reliable texts of Middle Mongolian, with special emphasis on quoted sentences in the Secret History. Topics covered include direct quotation, referential and indirect quotation, and uses of the passive ke(m)e-gde-. An index is included of some 450 passages cited or mentioned. 96 pages. ISBN 978-0-910980-67-8.
Occasional Papers, No. 23
Francis W. Cleaves, An Early Mongolian Version of the Hsiao ching (The book of filial piety)
Prof. Francis Cleave’s important translation of Chapters 7-9 of this work, representing the final chapters he prepared, and chapters 10-17, which consist solely of the transcription and translation. 131 pages.
Occasional Papers, No. 22
Tömöriin Namjin, The Economy of Mongolia From Traditional Times to the Present
A comprehensive work on the Mongolian economy, with data never before revealed about the Socialist years. Written by a doctor of economics who rose to ministerial level in the Socialist period, the book includes an inside view of both the achievements and mistakes of that era, and describes the traditional herding economy as well as the rocky road of transition to the current market economy. Edited by William V. Rozycki. 118 pages. ISBN 910980-62-4.
Occasional Papers, No. 21
John G. Hangin with John R. Krueger, Robert G. Service, William V. Rozycki, Paul D. Buell, Mongolian Folklore, A Representative Collection from the Oral Literary Tradition
This is a comprehensive anthology in English of Mongolian folk literature. 269 pages. ISBN 910980-61-6.
Occasional Papers, No. 20
Chr. Schnitscher, Captain, Mongolian Folklore, An Account of the Kalmyk Land Under Ayuki Khan
Translated from the Swedish of the 1744 Stockholm edition with identification of names and places. 50 pages.