The Myth of Sonom, the Hmong King

This paper discusses the inaccurate designation of Sonom, an important figure in 18th centuryChinese history as a Hmong king. The myth of Sonom as a Hmong historical figure has gained currency through its inclusion in several widely read written works related to Hmong-Americans published over the pa...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Robert Entenmann
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hmong Studies Journal 2006-01-01
Series:Hmong Studies Journal
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Online Access:http://hmongstudies.org/EntenmannHSJ6.pdf