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The Secret History of the Mongol Queens

How the Daughters of Genghis Khan Rescued His Empire
Sep 29, 2010jacquep rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Reading this book has given me a new insight into the history of Mongolia, modern China and countries of the surrounding area. Weatherford's research shows that women were active as negotiators and leaders, warriors and peacemakers. I do not find it surprising that revisionist historians, at various times, have tried to erase these women from the records. For me, Jack Weatherford made this era of history both understandable and extremely interesting. I recommend this book to anyone interested in how our modern world order developed.