Автор: Miriam Greenblatt
Название: Genghis Khan and the Mongol Empire (Rulers and Their Times)
Издательство: Benchmark Books
Год: 2001
Формат: PDF
Страниц: 88
Язык: English
Размер: 11.3 MB

This attractively illustrated, well-written book blends information about the Khan's early life, family, rise to power, and qualities that made him a successful ruler with descriptions of the Mongols' everyday life and excerpts from their folklore. The author describes the positive aspects of the conqueror's leadership abilities and the merciless acts perpetrated by him and his warriors. The text is lively and descriptive, and colorful illustrations include reproductions of early works of art that depict the khan and scenes from Mongol life.