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Book SynopsisThe Historical Dictionary of the Mongol World Empire examines the history of the Mongol Empire, the pre-imperial era of Mongolian history that preceded it, and the various Mongol successor states that continued to dominate Eurasia long after the breakdown of Mongol unity. This second edition contains a chronology, an introduction, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 900 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture of the Mongol Empire. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about the Mongol Empire.
Table of ContentsEditor's Foreword (Jon Woronoff) Preface Acknowledgments Reader's Notes Maps Dates of Chinese Dynasties and States Chronology Introduction Topics: 1. Mongolia before Empire (To 1206) 2. Mongol Empire (12061260) 3. Qanate China (12601368) 4. Golden Horde (12351502) 5. Chagatay Qanate and Qaydu (12601338) 6. Ilqanate (12601356) 7. Mongols and the Outside World THE DICTIONARY Appendix 1: Mongolian Scripts Appendix 2: Glossary of Mongolian Words Appendix 3: Eating at the Qan's Table, Selected Recipes from the Yinshan zhengyao 飲膳整要 (1330) Bibliography About the Authors
