The Story of the Mongols Whom We Call the Tartars
The Story of the Mongols Whom We Call the Tartars
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2014134
Book • Nonfiction
Mongol Empire • 13th century
2014
Adult
18+ years
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The Story of the Mongols Whom We Call the Tartars by Giovanni da Pian del Carpine is a detailed 13th-century account documenting Carpine's observations and experiences during his mission to the Mongol Empire. It covers Mongol customs, military tactics, and societal structures, providing readers with insights into the Mongols during a period of significant expansion.
Informative
Mysterious
Adventurous
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The Story of the Mongols Whom We Call the Tartars by Giovanni da Pian del Carpine offers a detailed firsthand account of the Mongol Empire in the 13th century. Praised for its historical value and insight into Mongol culture, the narrative's Eurocentric perspective and limited structure can be challenging for modern readers. Overall, it's a significant but occasionally biased historical document.
Who Should Read The Story of the Mongols Whom We Call the Tartars?
A reader fascinated by medieval history or exploratory narratives would enjoy The Story of the Mongols Whom We Call the Tartars. Similar to Marco Polo's The Travels, it appeals to those interested in the cultural exchanges and geopolitical dynamics of the 13th century.
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Giovanni da Pian del Carpine's journey to the Mongol Empire in the 13th century makes him one of the first Western Europeans to document encounters with the Mongols, providing a rare glimpse into their society during that era.
His narrative in The Story of the Mongols Whom We Call the Tartars includes one of the earliest Western accounts of Genghis Khan's descendants and their expansive empire.
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Carpine's detailed descriptions and observations of Mongol customs, warfare, and politics contributed to European knowledge and understanding of the Mongol Empire at a time when it was largely shrouded in mystery.
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Book • Nonfiction
Mongol Empire • 13th century
2014
Adult
18+ years
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