May, Timothy
The Mongol Empire (The Edinburgh History of the Islamic Empires)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780748642366
- author:
- May, Timothy
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Edinburgh University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 448
- Dimensions:
- 23.37 x 15.49 x 2.54 centimetres
- Genre:
- History, Asia, General
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Mongol Empire: A Comprehensive History This book provides a holistic narrative of the entire history of the Mongol Empire, exploring its rise and establishment under Chinggis Khan, as well as its expansion and evolution under his successors. The author examines the successor states that emerged after the empire's dissolution in 1260, comparing them to reveal how regional differences manifested. The book delves into the spread of Islam within the Empire and the Mongols' legacy in the Islamic world, while also exploring the changing nature of authority and the role of women in the Empire. The author sheds light on how the Mongols viewed their empire and how their culture informed their decisions. Illustrated with images, maps, and charts of key places and major figures, this book offers a detailed and nuanced understanding of the Mongol Empire's complex history.