The Secret History of the Mongols: The Life and Times of Chinggis Khan by Urgung

Description: The Secret History of the Mongols by Urgunge Onon, Professor Urgunge Onon This fresh translation of one of the only surviving Mongol sources about the Mongol empire, brings out the excitement of this epic with its wide-ranging commentaries on military and social conditions, religion and philosophy, while remaining faithful to the original text. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description There has long been a need for a scholarly English edition of the great 13th century historical epic, The Secret History of the Mongols, the only surviving Mongol source about the empire. The book is mainly about the life and the career of Chinggis Khan, his ancestors and his rise to power.Chinggis Khan was not only a military genius, but also a great statesman and diplomat. Through a combination of armed force and diplomacy, he managed to merge the complex system of alliances which existed between diverse tribes into a powerful confederacy that swept across most of Eurasia, starting in 1219.Urgunge Onons fresh translation brings out the excitement of this epic with its wide-ranging commentaries on military and social conditions, religion and philosophy, while remaining faithful to the original text. This fully annotated edition is prefaced by a 36 page introduction setting the work in its cultural and historical context. Author Biography Urgunge Onon Table of Contents INTRODUCTION; Section 01 CHAPTER ONE; Section 02 CHAPTER TWO; Section 03 CHAPTER THREE; Section 04 CHAPTER FOUR; Section 05 CHAPTER FIVE; Section 06 CHAPTER SIX; Section 07 CHAPTER SEVEN; Section 08 CHAPTER EIGHT; Section 09 CHAPTER NINE; Section 10 CHAPTER TEN; Section 11 CHAPTER ELEVEN; Section 12 CHAPTER TWELVE; APPENDIX; BIBLIOGRAPHY; INDEX; Review An outstanding achievement. Not only does he make this diificult chronicle easily readable and understandable for both academics and general readers, but his is the only version in English to incorporate the insights and understandings of a native Mongol. Furthermore, the vivid language of this translation conveys the literary qualities of the original, which is a poetic masterpiece as well as a historical chronicle. - A. HÜrelbaatar Inner AsiaAn outstanding achievement. - A. HÜrelbaatar Inner Asia Review Quote An outstanding achievement.- A. H Details ISBN0415515262 Author Professor Urgunge Onon Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Year 2011 ISBN-10 0415515262 ISBN-13 9780415515269 Format Paperback Publication Date 2011-12-02 Imprint Routledge Subtitle The Life and Times of Chinggis Khan Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Pages 304 Media Book DEWEY 950.2092 Short Title The Secret History of the Mongols Language English UK Release Date 2011-12-02 AU Release Date 2011-12-02 NZ Release Date 2011-12-02 Alternative 9780700713356 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159034825;

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