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Book SynopsisAn epic account of how a new world order under Tamerlane was born out of the decline of the Mongol Empire
Trade Review“A landmark publication by a senior scholar who has spent decades studying all the original sources.”—Noel Malcolm,
The Telegraph“…for those who want the full Timur, in all his terrifyingly bloody magnificence, Jackson provides enough detail, analysis and dazzling insight over 720 pages to satisfy even the most demanding palate.” —William Dalrymple,
Financial Times“A fascinating reappraisal of one of the greatest conquerors and empire-builders the world has ever seen.”—Justin Marozzi, author of
Tamerlane“A truly exceptional piece of scholarship—drawing upon meticulous research, Jackson offers a deeply insightful panorama of a turbulent and fascinating era.”—Nicholas Morton, author of
The Mongol Storm“Peter Jackson expands his lifetime of excellent Muslim and Mongol scholarship to give us a broad and deep portrayal of the lives of these two conquerors who helped shape the history of Asia in the last millennium. Only a scholar of Jackson’s experience can present one of the most important eras of history in such a well organized and comprehensive manner.”—Jack Weatherford, author of
Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World“Peter Jackson’s latest book re-evaluating Timur and his legacy will be no less impactful than his classic volume on the Mongols and Europe. He has not only produced yet another authoritative, commanding text but re-interpreted and redefined the role and legacy of Timur-i-Lang.”—George Lane, author of
A Short History of the Mongols
