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Book Synopsis: Cundill Prize Finalist A Financial Times Book of the Year A Spectator Book of the Year A Five Books Book of the Year
The Mongols are known for one thing: conquest. But in this first comprehensive history of the Horde, the western portion of the Mongol empire that arose after the death of Chinggis Khan, Marie Favereau takes us inside one of the most powerful engines of economic integration in world history to show that their accomplishments extended far beyond the battlefield. Central to the extraordinary commercial boom that brought distant civilizations in contact for the first time, the Horde had a unique political regime—a complex power-sharing arrangement between the khan and nobility—that rewarded skillful administrators and fostered a mobile, innovative economic order. From their capital on the lower Volga River, the Mongols influenced state structures in Russia and across the Islamic world, disseminated sophisticated theories about the natural world, and introduced new ideas of religious tolerance.
An eloquent, ambitious, and definitive portrait of an empire that has long been too little understood, The Horde challenges our assumptions that nomads are peripheral to history and makes it clear that we live in a world shaped by Mongols.
“The Mongols have been ill-served by history, the victims of an unfortunate mixture of prejudice and perplexity…The Horde flourished, in Favereau’s fresh, persuasive telling, precisely because it was not the one-trick homicidal rabble of legend.”—Wall Street Journal
“Fascinating…The Mongols were a sophisticated people with an impressive talent for government and a sensitive relationship with the natural world…An impressively researched and intelligently reasoned book.”—The Times
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Discover the untold story of the Mongols and how they changed the world in "The Horde: How the Mongols Changed the World." This groundbreaking book, a Cundill Prize Finalist and a Financial Times Book of the Year, reveals the fascinating history of the western portion of the Mongol empire and sheds light on their extraordinary accomplishments beyond conquest. From their unique political regime to their revolutionary economic order, the Mongols were the driving force behind an unprecedented commercial boom that connected distant civilizations for the first time.
Unleash your imagination as you delve into the pages of "The Horde." Marie Favereau takes you on a captivating journey through time, showcasing how the Mongols influenced state structures in Russia and across the Islamic world from their capital on the lower Volga River. Disseminating sophisticated theories about the natural world and introducing new ideas of religious tolerance, they forged a legacy that still shapes our world today.
Don't miss the chance to challenge your assumptions about history. Packed with meticulously researched facts and expert analysis, "The Horde" presents an eloquent, ambitious, and definitive portrait of an empire that has long been misunderstood. Prepare to be amazed by the brilliance and complexity of the Mongols' governance, their skillful administration, and their innovative economic order.
Join the ranks of readers who have been captivated by this eye-opening account. The Wall Street Journal hails "The Horde" as a fresh and persuasive telling that debunks the misconception of the Mongols as a one-trick homicidal rabble. The Times describes it as a fascinating exploration of the Mongols' sophisticated nature, their talent for government, and their deep connection with the natural world. Order your copy of "The Horde: How the Mongols Changed the World" now and embark on an unforgettable journey through history!
Order your copy of "The Horde: How the Mongols Changed the World" today and discover the untold story that shaped our world!
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