The Mongols : A History

From Genghis Khan to World Empire - The Rise and Fall of the Mongol Civilization

Jeremiah Curtin

• Publisher: BoD - Books on Demand
• Year: 2024
• Edition: 0
• eBook ISBN:
  9782322515189
• Topic: Social Sciences
• Index: Social Sciences

"The Mongols: A History" by Jeremiah Curtin is an in-depth exploration of the Mongol Empire and its impact on the world. Curtin, an eminent historian and ethnographer, offers a detailed analysis of the origins, conquests and culture of the Mongols, spanning a period from the 12th to the 14th century. The book is preceded by a preface by Theodore Roosevelt, underlining the historical and cultural importance of the Mongol Empire.Curtin begins by describing the rise of the Mongols under the leadership of Genghis Khan, uniting the nomadic tribes of the Eurasian steppe into a formidable military force. The author examines the innovative military strategies and tactics that enabled the Mongols to conquer a vast expanse of territory, stretching from China to Eastern Europe. He highlights the decisive battles and military campaigns that marked the Empire's rapid expansion.The book also explores the Mongols' social and political structure, highlighting their system of governance based on loyalty and competence. Curtin analyzes the laws and reforms introduced by Genghis Khan and his successors, which helped to stabilize and effectively administer such a vast and diverse empire.In addition to the military and political aspects, "The Mongols: A History" delves into the culture and daily life of the Mongols. Curtin describes their traditions, religious beliefs and nomadic lifestyle. He also discusses the Mongols' interactions with conquered peoples, including their religious tolerance and their ability to integrate different cultures into their own society.The book looks at the decline of the Mongol Empire after the death of Genghis Khan, analyzing the internal and external factors that led to the fragmentation and fall of the empire. Curtin concludes by reflecting on the lasting legacy of the Mongols, highlighting their influence on the development of global civilization, particularly in terms of trade, communication and culture.

Table of contents

• Table of Contents
• Start of Text
• FOREWORD
• THE MONGOLS: A HISTORY
• CHAPTER I - CLASSIFICATION, MYTH AND REALITY
• CHAPTER II - TEMUDJIN BEGINS HIS MIGHTY CAREER
• CHAPTER III - WANG KHAN OF THE KERAITS
• CHAPTER IV - TEMUDJIN TAKES THE TITLE OF JINGHIS AND REWARDS HIS EMPIRE BUILDERS
• CHAPTER V - JINGHIS KHAN'S TRIUMPHANT ADVANCE BEYOND THE GREAT WALL OF CHINA
• CHAPTER VI - DESTRUCTION OF THE KWARESMIAN EM-PIRE-
• CHAPTER VII - FLIGHT AND DEATH OF MOHAMMED
• CHAPTER VIII - DEATH AND BURIAL OF THE CON-QUEROR
• CHAPTER IX - PERSIA AT THE TIME OF JINGHIS KHAN's DEATH
• CHAPTER X - CONDITION OF PERSIA IN 1254, WHEN HU-LAGU CAME TO CONQUER AND TO SLAUGHTER
• CHAPTER XI - THE ASSASSIN COMMONWEALTH AND ITS DESTRUCTION BY THE MONGOLS
• CHAPTER XII - HULAGU DESTROYS THE ASSASSIN COM-MONWEALTH
• CHAPTER XIII - DESTRUCTION OF THE KALIFAT
• CHAPTER XIV - VICTORY OF KUTUZ, SULTAN OF EGYPT
• CHAPTER XV - DESTRUCTION OF THE KIN EMPIRE
• CHAPTER XVI - EXPEDITION AGAINST CHINA AND DEATH OF OGOTAI
• CHAPTER XVII - KUBILAI KHAN DESTROYS THE SUNG DYNASTY
• CHAPTER XVIII - KUBILAFS ACTIVITY IN CHINA AND WAR WITH KAIDU
• CHAPTER XIX - EXPULSION OF THE MONGOLS FROM CHINA
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