The Mongol Empire was the mightiest land empire the world has ever
seen. At its height it was twice the size of its Roman equivalent.
For a remarkable century and a half it commanded a population of
100 million people, while the rule of Chinggis (Genghis) Khan
marched undefeated from the Pacific Ocean to the Caspian Sea.
George Lane argues that the Mongols were not only subjugators who
swept all before them but one of the great organising forces of
world history. His book traces the rise of the Great Khan in 1206
to the dissolution of the empire in 1368 by the Ming Dynasty. He
discusses the unification of the Turko-Mongol tribes under
Chinggis' leadership; the establishment of a vigorous imperium
whose Pax Mongolica held mastery over the Central Asian steppes;
imaginative policies of religious pluralism; and the rich legacy of
the Toluid Empire of Yuan China and Ilkhanate Iran. Offering a bold
and sympathetic understanding of Mongol history, the author shows
that commercial expansion, cultural assimilation and dynamic
political growth were as crucial to Mongol success as desire for
conquest.
General
Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate?
Let us know about it.
Does this product have an incorrect or missing image?
Send us a new image.
Is this product missing categories?
Add more categories.
Review This Product
No reviews yet - be the first to create one!
Welcome to Loot.co.za!
Sign in / Register |Wishlists & Gift Vouchers |Help | Advanced search
