The Story of the Mongols Whom We Call the Tartars -- Friar Giovanni DiPlano Carping--translated by Erik Hildinger--Branden Publishing, copyright 1996 --13th century Europe was recovering from the ravages of Attila the Hun and a new scourge was again knocking on the door of mainland Italy.  The Pope sent Friar Carpini on a mission to the Tartars to obtain information on these new foes menacing Italy.  This is the first account translated and available in English.  136 pages, with a few illustrations, also index, notes & bibliography -- trade paperback in very good condition --also appears to be signed by the translator -- buyer to pay 4.50 s&h