Summary

Genghis Khan is one of the most controversial figures in ancient history. The Mongolian leader pillaged cities and towns, leaving the conquered populace destitute or dead. Yet, this ruthless figure is also credited with uniting disparate nomadic tribes with a common set of laws and a sense of destiny. Learn more about this legend who continues to intrigue historians.

Specifications

Full-color and black-and-white photographs and illustrations. Maps. Chronology. Further reading. Index.

About the Author(s)

Brenda Lange has been a journalist, author, and public relations professional for 20 years. During that time, she has written for newspapers, magazines, and trade publications, and performed public relations functions for a diverse clientele. She has contributed five titles and revised two others for Chelsea House.

Introduction by Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr., Albert Schweitzer Professor of the Humanities, City University of New York; winner of the Pulitzer Prize for History and for Biography