A handful of times in the history of the world, a previously obscure people, living on the fringes of civilization, burst upon the scene and within a short time changed the course of history. One of the most spectacular of these peoples were the Mongols of the Thirteenth Century. Explore the history of the Mongols and their far-ranging conquests as never before with John Carl Nelson's fascinating new book Historical atlas of the Great Khans. * Unprecedented detail, 248 individual maps instead of the usual 3 or 4.* Each map focuses on a specific operation and time to explore it in more detail.* All maps drawn using GIS technology* Limited text allows more space for the maps themselves.* Twenty pages of detailed chronology.* Comprehensive index includes details about persons and places.

Visually stunning and packed with information, Historical Atlas of the Great Khans is an indispensable resource for anyone interested in the Mongols, their wars, their conquests, and their empire.