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The ancient customs of Hungary were fierce and warlike, even more so than those of Germany original: 耶馬尼 (Yemani), likely referring to the Germanic tribes. Illyria original: 那慮彌 (Nalumi), a transcription of Illyria or Noricum was originally the collective name for the various regions in the southern corner of the territory bordering Italy. Italy stationed heavy garrisons there to guard its strategic mountain passes.
In the year 400 of the Era of Jesus the 4th year of the Longan era of Emperor An of the Jin Dynasty, a man of Hungary named Alaric original: 阿士多羅士 (Ashiduoluoshi). While Alaric was a Visigoth, 19th-century Chinese geographies often grouped various migratory tribes together under the history of the regions they settled overran Illyria and led his masses forward, nearly attacking the eastern parts of the continent of Europe and the central regions of Asia.
Later, there was a leader named Attila original: 阿底那 (Adina), the famous leader of the Huns who stationed officials and troops in both [localities] and Illyria to protect the frontier borders.
In the year 1000 of the Era of Jesus the 3rd year of the Xianping era of Emperor Zhenzong of the Song Dynasty, the region was formally established as a kingdom, and they built their capital at Pressburg original: 孛利斯麥 (Bolisimai), the historical capital of Hungary, now Bratislava. The throne was eventually passed to King Ladislaus original: 雷士里俄列 (Leishilie-lie); likely Ladislaus of Naples, who claimed the Hungarian throne and campaigned in Italy around this period, who was exceptionally powerful and brave. In the year 1400 the 4th year of the Jianwen era of the Ming Dynasty, he led his forces to attack Italy, and upon returning to his country...