Empire of the Mongols details how the Mongols were able to sweep so swiftly and effectively across the plains and establish a great empire, and why it was ultimately an empire they could not control. Connections in our own world to the Mongols include military tactics that are still used today, words such as "czar" and "horde," and the enduring myths of Chinggis and Kublai Khan and Tamerlane, which have fired imaginations for centuries.
This is Book 17 in the Great Empires of the Past Series. See all Great Empires of the Past books here.
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Michael Burgan has written numerous books for children and young adults during his nearly 20 years as a freelance writer. Many of his books have focused on U.S. history, geography, and the lives of world leaders. He has also written fiction and adapted classic novels. Michael has won several awards for his writing, and his graphic novel version of the classi
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