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The Mongol Empire
Genghis Khan, his heirs and the founding of modern China
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And yet, in terms of the sheer scale of the conquests, never has a vision and the character of one man had such an effect on the world.
Charting the evolution of this vision, John Man provides a unique account of the Mongol Empire, from young Genghis to old Kublai, from a rejected teenager to the world’s most powerful emperor.
The untold story of the world's greatest empire and the creation of modern China
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The untold story of the world's greatest empire and the creation of modern China.
Genghis Khan is one of history's immortals—a leader of genius, driven by an inspiring vision for peaceful world rule. Believing he was divinely protected, Genghis united warring clans to create a nation and then an empire that ran across much of Asia.
Under his grandson, Kublai Khan, the vision evolved into a more complex religious ideology, justifying further expansion. Kublai doubled the empire's size until, in the late 13th century, he and the rest of Genghis's 'Golden Family' controlled one fifth of the inhabited world. Along the way, he conquered all of China, gave the nation the borders it has today, and then, finally, discovered the limits to growth.
Genghis's dream of world rule turned out to be a fantasy. And yet, in terms of the sheer scale of the conquests, never has a vision and the character of one man had such an effect on the world.
Charting the evolution of this vision, John Man provides a unique account of the Mongol Empire, from young Genghis to old Kublai, from a rejected teenager to the world's most powerful emperor.
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The Mongol Empire by John Man is praised for its lively narrative and engaging storytelling. Reviewers commend the book's intriguing anecdotes and energetic style, which sets it apart from other historical accounts. The vivid depiction of opulence is highlighted, making it a valuable addition to literature on this period's history.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780552168809
Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 23 April 2015
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Corgi Books
Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 26.0mm
Width: 127.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 296g
Pages: 400
About the Author
John Man is a historian with a special interest in Mongolia. He has travelled widely across the lands that formed the Mongol Empire, becoming one of the few Western writers to explore the hidden valley where Genghis may have died, climb the sacred mountain on which he is supposedly buried and explore the ruins of Xanadu, the first capital of Genghis's grandson, Kublai Khan. His books, published in over twenty languages, include the bestselling Genghis Khan- Life, Death and Resurrection and Kublai Khan.
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