The Mongol Period: History of the Muslim World / Edition 1

by Bertold Spuler, Arthur Waldron

Overview

First published by E.J. Brill (The Netherlands) in 1969 as Geschichte der Islamischen Länder, this volume is still one of the few studies to deal -- authoritatively, comprehensively, and clearly to the non-specialist -- with the Mongols. It provides a lucid account of the empires of the two greatest Mongol empire-builders, Jingiz (Genghis) Khan and Timur (Tamerlane), and their successor states in Western Eurasia. Arthur Waldron's new introduction discusses the contribution of the Mongols and other nomadic societies to world history.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781558760790
Publisher:	Wiener, Markus Publishers, Incorporated
Publication date:	11/25/2019
Edition description:	Revised ed.
Pages:	162
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.37(d)

About the Author

The late Bertold Spuler (l911-1990), University of Hamburg, was one of the world's leading experts on Mongol and Muslim history. His numerous books have been translated into many languages.

Arthur N. Waldron, United States War Naval College and Brown University, author of The Great Wall of China: From History to Myth and several other books, has provided an introduction to this edition, discussing the contribution to world history of the Mongols and other nomad societies.

Editorial Reviews

“Professor Spuler, one of the outstanding historians of our time . . . has been able to embody a wealth of material in a small number of pages. . . . His book is particularly interesting and deserves to be mentioned among the best manuals of Muslim history.” —Middle East Forum

“The author gives a bird’s-eye view of both the Mongols and the countries with which they came in contact and conflict: The Great Mongol Empire (Genghis Khan and successors), The Ilkhans in Persia, The Mongols in Central Asia, Egypt—the Mameluks, Timur, India Before and After Timur, The Muslims in Eastern Europe (Golden Horde), The Russian Domination, The Crimea. A condensed but comprehensive history of the Mongol period, it is invaluable as a reference work . . . useful to any student.” —Journal of Asian Studies

“Spuler succeeds in disciplining immense material to such an extent that the reader finds his way effortlessly through the maze of names and events. The narrative has the virtues of clarity and comprehensiveness.” —Journal of Near Eastern Studies

From the Publisher

First published by E.J. Brill (The Netherlands) in 1969 as Geschinchte der Islamischen Lander, this volume is still one of the few studies to deal authoritatively, comprehensively, and clearly to the non-specialist, with the Mongols. It provides a lucid account of the empires of the two greatest Mongol empire-builders, Jingiz (Genghis) Khan and Timur (Tamerlane), and their successor states in Western Eurasia. Arthur Waldron's new introduction discusses the contribution of the Mongols and other nomadic societies to world history. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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