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CRRL History: The Rise of the Mongol Empire

In the 13th century, a seemingly invincible force of mounted warriors swarmed out of the East. Giving their enemies an ultimatum of submit or die, they carved out the largest contiguous empire in history. They were the Mongols, and their fearsome reputation endures to this day. Yet their legacy isn't limited to pillage and destruction; their consolidation and pacification of conquered territories led not only to increased trade but also to a cultural and technological exchange between East and West. Here are a few titles about the once vast empire.

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  • Genghis Khan

    Life, Death, and Resurrection

    Man, John, 1941-
    A well written and thoroughly researched biography of the Mongol Leader.
    Book, 2005New York : Thomas Dunne Books/St. Martin's Press, 2005. — 921 Gengh

  • Genghis Khan

    His Conquests, His Empire, His Legacy

    McLynn, Frank
    This biography gives a glimpse of Genghis Khan's world, providing insights into Mongol society, military, bureaucracy etc.
    Book, 2015Boston, MA : Da Capo Press, a member of the Perseus Books Group, 2015. — 921 Gengh

  • Genghis Khan & the Mongol Conquests, 1190-1400

    Turnbull, Stephen R.
    This richly illustrated title gives a succinct yet informative outline of the conquests of Genghis Khan and his predecessors.
    eBook, 2004New York : Routledge, [2004?] — 950.2 Tu

  • The Horde

    How the Mongols Changed the World

    Favereau, Marie, 1977-
    Rather than focusing on their military conquests, this fascinating title looks at the social and political contributions of the Mongols.
    Book, 2021Cambridge, Massachusetts : The Belknap Press of Harvard University Press, 2021. — 950.2 Fa

  • The Mongols

    a History

    Curtin, Jeremiah, 1835-1906
    A meticulous history of the Mongol Empire brimming with information.
    eBook, 1996Conshohocken, Pa. : Combined Books, 1996. — 950.2 Cu

  • The Secret History of the Mongol Queens

    How the Daughters of Genghis Khan Rescued His Empire

    Weatherford, J. McIver
    This title offers an engaging look at the women who ruled the Mongol Empire.
    Book, 2010New York : Crown Publishers, [2010], ©2010. — 950.2 We

  • Storm From the East

    From Ghengis Khan to Khubilai Khan

    Marshall, Robert, 1952-
    Although this is an accompany piece to a BBC2 television series, this informative volume can easily stand alone as an excellent resource for mongol history.
    Book, 1993Berkeley [Calif.] : University of California Press, 1993. — 909.04 Ma

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