The Golden Horde

Journey back to the times of Genghis Khan and discover how he divided his empire into four parts, shaping the course of history. For over two centuries, the Golden Horde ruled a vast region, influencing lands from the Urals to Poland, from the taiga to the Caspian Sea.

Explore the Mysteries of the Eurasian Steppe

Learn why the Eurasian Steppe, stretching from the Danube to Manchuria, produced nomadic armies that threatened empires in Europe and China for three thousand years.

Unravel the Rise of Moscow

Understand how Kievan Rus’ dominated Russian lands while Moscow was just an outpost and how Moscow rose to power by aligning with the Mongols.

Discover Shocking Historical Events

See how a fight in Caffa led to the Black Death devastating Europe. Be surprised by Venice’s and Genoa’s involvement in the slave trade and its connection to the Golden Horde and Mamluk Egypt.

Here are just some of the things you will learn about in this book

Why the Mongols executed the last Abbasid caliph by trampling him to death.

The terror tactics of the Mongols, including the massacre of entire cities.

Why European horses starved on the steppe while Mongol ponies thrived.

The diverse trade items that traveled the Silk Road

How medieval merchants navigated bureaucracy by bribing customs officials in Crimea.