On Christmas Day 1241, the armies of Batu Khan, founder of the Golden Horde, crossed the Danube while the disunited kingdoms of the West lay at their mercy. The Mongol invasion of Europe was entering its final phase, and it seemed as if all of Christendom was about to be destroyed by the soldiers from Hell. "The Devil's Horsemen", based on a wealth of contemporary sources, describes the tactics and training of the finest army the world had ever seen, and tells the story of Subedei Bahadur, the illiterate military genius who ...
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On Christmas Day 1241, the armies of Batu Khan, founder of the Golden Horde, crossed the Danube while the disunited kingdoms of the West lay at their mercy. The Mongol invasion of Europe was entering its final phase, and it seemed as if all of Christendom was about to be destroyed by the soldiers from Hell. "The Devil's Horsemen", based on a wealth of contemporary sources, describes the tactics and training of the finest army the world had ever seen, and tells the story of Subedei Bahadur, the illiterate military genius who brought 20th century warfare to medieval Europe. Remembered today only as savage barbarians, the author shows how the Mongols were in fact formidable soldiers who invented strategies and tactics later adopted to devastating effect by Rommel and Patton. Had the last of the great Khans lived only a few years longer, the largest empire ever known would have stretched not just to the Carpathians and the Euphrates, but as far as the Atlantic Ocean itself.
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Very Good in Good+ dust jacket. 0689109423. Light wear to spine, covers and corners. Dustjacket slightly worn. Small tear (1cm) from top back cover, 2 small tears lower front cover (.5cm ea). Good clean copy, good spine; With maps and photographic plates (b&w). Light wear to spine, covers and corners. Dustjacket slightly worn-small tear (1cm) from top back cover, 2 small tears lower front cover (.5cm ea). Good clean copy, good spine. A vivid account of the Mongol invasion of Europe in the 13th century. Chambers explores the rise of the Mongol Empire under Genghis Khan and his successors, detailing their unparalleled military tactics, mobility, and psychological warfare. The book focuses on the Mongols' swift and brutal campaigns across Eastern Europe, culminating in the Battle of Liegnitz. A gripping picture of the Mongol warriors as both feared and efficient, leaving a lasting impact on European history.; Octavo; xii, 190 pages.
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Good. The pages are sun faded and slightly yellowing. We flipped through this book and didn't notice any notes or underlines. Minor shelf wear. The dust jacket shows normal wear and tear. This is a hardcover copy. Fast Shipping-Each order powers our free bookstore in Chicago and sending books to Africa!
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Very Good+ in Very Good jacket. 8vo-over 7æ"-9æ" tall. Hardcover in price-clipped dust-jacket. Illustrated with drawings and maps. A chronicle on the Golden Horde's 13th Century invasion of Europe, and the reasons for its failure. No name, no book-plate, etc. Very good+ or better copy in very good dust-jacket.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. 1st Ed., 2nd Ptg. 190 pp. Tight copy with light wear to corners and spine ends. Some spotting on page edges and occasionally on pages. Dust jacket has creasing, especially on top edge with chipping on corners and spine ends. Spotting on rear white panel and inside rear flap fold is damp stain.
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Near Fine in Very Good jacket. First American edition. A trilfe rubbed, near fine in modestly worn, very good dustwrapper with a few tears at the crown. Excellent overview of the Mongol incursions into the West.
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Fine in Near Fine jacket. Book. 8vo-over 7¾-9¾" tall. First Edition stated, no writing, marks, underlining, or bookplates. No remainder marks. Spine is tight and crisp. Boards are flat and true and the corners are square. "NEAR FINE" dust jacket is not price-clipped with minor/mild stains showing on top of inside flaps. This collectible, " FINE" condition first edition/first printing copy is protected with a polyester archival dust jacket cover. Scarce.