Genghis Khan. Tyrant. Master. Khan

This captivating book by Jack Weatherford, an anthropologist and expert on the culture of tribal peoples, who has studied the history of Mongolia for over 30 years, became a global bestseller and has gone through numerous reprints. Having studied all... known sources and embarked on an incredible journey tracing the footsteps of the Great Khan, Weatherford collected unique materials that formed the basis of an engaging narrative about one of the most controversial, yet invariably iconic and mysterious figures who changed the world. «In 1997, I began research on the “Secret History of the Mongols,” legends and stories collected by descendants about Genghis Khan. My initial task was to study all episodes dedicated to him, especially those places where events occurring in Mongolia and throughout China and Central Asia were mentioned. What I discovered was so interesting that it inspired me to create this book. I believe we underestimate the spiritual legacy of the Great Khan and the uniqueness of the approach to many issues that made his imperial project successful» (Jack Weatherford).