College of Arts and Sciences | Empire of the Mongols
C104 | 29353 | Atwood, C.
COLL-C 104 29353 Empire of the Mongols (Atwood, C.: Central Eurasian
Studies) (S & H) (3 cr.)
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This course introduces beginning students to the Mongol Empire, the
largest land empire in the world. Themes include the nomadic
lifestyle, the Mongol military skills, their institutions, and
government. Readings from across Eurasia's societies (Mongols, China,
medieval Europe, Islam) introduce their culture, methods of conquest,
and interactions with the conquered peoples.