A Brief History Of Khubilai Khan: Lord Of Xanadu, Founder Of The Yuan Dynasty, Emperor Of China (Brief Histories)
Author: Jonathan Clements
ISBN: 978-1472143204
Price: Rs. 410.00 • ✓ 100% Genuine Publisher Edition
Book Overview
His grandfather was the bloodthirsty Mongol leader Genghis Khan, his mother a Christian princess. Groomed from childhood for a position of authority, Khubilai snatched the position of Great Khan, becoming the overlord of a Mongol federation that stretched from the Balkans to the Korean coast. His armies conquered the Asian kingdom of Dali and brought down the last defenders of imperial China.Khubilai Khan presided over a glorious Asian renaissance, attracting emissaries from all across the continent, and opening his civil service to 'men with coloured eyes' - administrators from the far west. His reign began the glorious Yuan dynasty that ruled over China for only ninety years, but had a profound impact on Asian history, from international trade to cultural revolution. Jonathan Clements's insightful biography into the life and times of one of China's greatest leaders is a fascinating introduction to an important era, uncovering the man behind Marco Polo's mythic portrait.
Browse this title within our Social Sciences and Education collection. Edition details: Images in this review, English, 288 pages. Reference ISBN: 978-1472143204.
About the Author
Jonathan Clements is the author of many books on East Asian history, including biographies of Empress Wu, Admiral Togo, the statesman Prince Saionji and Coxinga, the Japanese-born 'pirate king'. He divides his time between London, England and Jyväskylä, Finland. His website is schoolgirlmilkycrisis.com
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- Students & Academic Researchers
- Language & Format
- English • Images in this review
- ISBN Reference
- 978-1472143204
- Publisher
- Robinson
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His grandfather was the bloodthirsty Mongol leader Genghis Khan, his mother a Christian princess. Groomed from childhood for a position of authority, Khubilai snatched the position of Great Khan, becoming the overlord of a Mongol federation that stretched from the Balkans to the Korean coast. His...
Who should read this book?
Valuable for university students, educators, and scholars seeking authoritative reference material and structured subject mastery.
Why Readers Pick This Edition
- You’ll love how this book turns a legendary ruler into a vivid, human figure. In a compact, accessible style, it explores how Khubilai Khan balanced Mongol traditions with Chinese statecraft to build the Yuan Dynasty. You get politics, culture, and conquest without getting lost in heavy detail, making it perfect if you want a deeper understanding of Asian history—and the real man behind Marco Polo’s myths—in just a few engaging sittings.
- Published by Robinson.
- Language: English.
- Page count: 288.
Catalog Description
His grandfather was the bloodthirsty Mongol leader Genghis Khan, his mother a Christian princess. Groomed from childhood for a position of authority, Khubilai snatched the position of Great Khan, becoming the overlord of a Mongol federation that stretched from the Balkans to the Korean coast. His armies conquered the Asian kingdom of Dali and brought down the last defenders of imperial China.Khubilai Khan presided over a glorious Asian renaissance, attracting emissaries from all across the continent, and opening his civil service to 'men with coloured eyes' - administrators from the far west. His reign began the glorious Yuan dynasty that ruled over China for only ninety years, but had a...
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