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Sundiata keita, sundiata also spelled sundjata or soundiata, also called sundiata, mari dia. The first danish childrens book was the childs mirror by niels bredal in 1568, an adaptation of a courtesy book by the dutch priest erasmus. Sogolon decided that if she continued to stay where she was, her children would become saussomas victims. Enjoy reading interesting and beautiful collections of free childrens books. During his reign he established the territorial base of the empire and laid the foundations for its future prosperity and political unity.
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