Conquering the North: China, Russia, Mongolia: 2,000 Years of Conflict

A panoramic history of the roots of China and Mongolia's historic rivalry-and why it matters today.

The Great Wall of China-stretching from the arid rises of Gansu province to the cold waters of the Bohai Sea-remains an enduring symbol of Chinese might. And yet for all its grandeur, the Wall also marks a vulnerability: an ever-present reminder of old battlelines and never-ending tension with China's northern neighbours.

Travelling by sacred mountains and along forgotten trade routes, John Ma...