Under the leadership of Chinggis Khan and his descendants in the 13th century the Mongols quickly built an empire that stretched from Korea to eastern Europe. Their rule helped unify both Russia and China.
General Note
Includes index.
Content Note
The rise of the Mongol empire -- Completing the Mongol empire -- Final years of the Khanates -- Mongol government and society -- Daily life in the Mongol empire -- Art, science, and culture in Mongol lands.