TLF ID M011488
This is an illustrated four-part historical account of the rise and fall of the Mongol Empire, the largest contiguous land empire in history. It includes sections on: factors leading to the Mongol conquests; the role of Chinggis (Genghis) Khan; how a small group of Mongols succeeded in conquering a vast domain; and the empire's collapse. The section on Chinggis Khan describes tribal group versus Mongol identity; organisation and tactics; his three major invasions; and expansion under his successor Ogodei. The resource also includes links to further information, image galleries, maps and historical sources.