The Mongol Storm

An epic account tracing the rise of the Mongol Empire, this book examines how the Mongol invasions reshaped the Near East and altered geopolitics across the medieval world. It presents a comprehensive history of how the Mongols challenged long-standing powers such as the Byzantines and the Seljuk Turks, disrupted the Crusader narrative, and helped foster the rise of new states, including the Ottomans. The work emphasizes the far-reaching consequences of the Mongol campaigns for societies across Eurasia, highlighting connections forged between distant regions in the process. Written by Nicholas Morton, the volume offers an in-depth exploration of a transformative era in world history.

In addition to detailing military campaigns, the book situates the Mongol onslaught within the broader medieval context, illustrating how the Near East’s balance of power was fundamentally altered in a single generation. It presents a synthesis of research and narrative that explains why the period remains essential for understanding later global history.

Kenmerken

• Definitive history of the Mongol assault on the Near East
• Explores impact on Byzantines, Seljuks en Crusaders
• Ottomans ontstonden als nieuwe spelers in regio
• 432 pagina’s, paperback editie
• Auteur: Nicholas Morton
• Uitgegeven op 9 november 2023 door Penguin Random House USA