The Mongol Art of War

The renowned historian "combines exhaustive research and accessible prose for this . . . definitive study" of the Mongol empire's military practices (Publishers Weekly).

The armies of the Mongol empire are one of the most successful, yet least understood, military forces in history. Often viewed as screaming throngs of horsemen who conquered by sheer force of numbers, they were in fact highly organized regiments who blindsided their opponents with innovative tactics and combat skills. Throu...