Steppe Nomads Who Conquered the World

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An outstanding French historian, a member of the French Academy, and the author of numerous works on the history of Asia, created a detailed description of life in the Great Steppe from ancient times to the end of the 18th... century. Possessing undeniable literary skill, the author painted a vivid picture of battles, everyday life, customs, and traditions of the steppe people, discussed their conditions of existence, the rise and fall of famous and forgotten dynasties, and the uniqueness of crafts and works of art. A special place in the narrative is occupied by three great Asian nomads – Attila, Genghis Khan, and Tamerlane.

While working on the research, the author utilized a colossal volume of sources from European, Chinese, Persian, and other cultures. The book features illustrations of objects of steppe art.

Author: Рене Груссе

Printhouse: Tsentrpoligraf

Series: Great Empires of the World

Age restrictions: 16+

Year of publication: 2020

ISBN: 9785952454576

Number of pages: 527

Size: 221х143х34 mm

Cover type: hard

Weight: 469 g

ID: 1731753

An outstanding French historian, a member of the French Academy, and the author of numerous works on the history of Asia, created a detailed description of life in the Great Steppe from ancient times to the end of the 18th century. Possessing undeniable literary skill, the author painted a vivid picture of battles, everyday life, customs, and traditions of the steppe people, discussed their conditions of existence, the rise and fall of famous and forgotten dynasties, and the uniqueness of crafts and works of art. A special place in the narrative is occupied by three great Asian nomads – Attila, Genghis Khan, and Tamerlane.

While working on the research, the author utilized a colossal volume of sources from European, Chinese, Persian, and other cultures. The book features illustrations of objects of steppe art.

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