Description - Genghis Khan and the Mongol War Machine by Chris Peers
As a soldier and general, statesman and empire-builder, Genghis Khan is an almost legendary figure. His remarkable achievements and his ruthless methods have given rise to a sinister reputation. As Chris Peers shows, in this concise and authoritative study, he possessed exceptional gifts as a leader and manager of men - he ranks among the greatest military commanders - but he can only be properly understood in terms of the Mongol society and traditions he was born into. So the military and cultural background of the Mongols, and the nature of steppe societies and their armies, are major themes of his book. He looks in detail at the military skills, tactics and ethos of the Mongol soldiers, and at the advantages and disadvantages they had in combat with the soldiers of more settled societies. His book offers a fascinating fresh perspective on Genghis Khan the man and on the armies he led. AUTHOR: Chris Peers is a leading expert on the history of ancient armies and warfare and has written widely on the subject. He has contributed many articles to military history, wargaming and family history magazines, and his major publications include 'Warlords of China: 700BC-AD1662', 'Warrior Peoples of East Africa', 'Soldiers of the Dragon', 'The African Wars: Warriors and Soldiers of the Colonial Campaigns' and 'Offa and the Mercian Wars: The Rise and Fall of the First Great English Kingdom'. 20-30 illustrations
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