Mongol Expedition: Exquisite Illustrated Edition (Exquisite Illustrated Edition)

Author: Dea Trolon
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Publish Date: 2003-08-01
Features: Attila, Genghis Khan, and Timur—names that are widely known. These great barbarians invaded developed civilizations and, within a few years, reduced Rome, Iran, or China to ruins. Their arrival, motivations, and disappearance seem so difficult to explain that modern historians view them as the Scourge of God, sent to punish ancient civilizations. Whether Turkic or Mongol, they were highly intelligent, calm-minded, and practical, trained by the harsh realities of their environment to obey orders at any time. When the declining nations surrendered to their fierce attacks, they entered the cities. After the initial hours of slaughter, they easily replaced the defeated rulers without much difficulty, shamelessly taking the seats of historical prestige and respect, such as the Chinese Emperor, the King of Persia, the Emperor of India, and the Sultan of Rum, adopting titles suitable for themselves. In Beijing, he became half Chinese, and in Isfahan and Sariyya, he became half Persian.