The Mongols

The revised second edition of this highly praised introduction to the Mongol Empire takes account of recent scholarship in the field.

• Provides an overview of the government, religion, and politics of the Mongolian Empire
• Considers the effects of Mongol military campaigns on other countries and peoples in China, Russia, Persia and Europe
• Assesses the astonishing military career of Chingiz (Genghis) Khan
• Now includes a new epilogue assessing the contribution of recent scholarship to our understanding of the Mongols’ history
• Well-illustrated by maps and photographs throughout