The Way People Live - Life in Genghis Khan's Mongolia - Hardcover

Taylor, Robert

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9781560063483: The Way People Live - Life in Genghis Khan's Mongolia

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1560063483 ISBN 13: 9781560063483

Publisher: Lucent Books, 2000

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Known to history as bloodthirsty conquerors, the Mongols of the 12th and 13th centuries were a complex people who worshipped nature, revered their ancestors and respected the sanctity of the family at the same time as they enslaved children, plundered and slaughtered all who stood in their way.

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"Information is presented clearly, with a nice selection of interesting detail to illustrate points and a generous sprinkling of footnotes. Numerous black-and-white illustrations include period engravings, documents, paintings, and photographs of artifacts. Photographs showing modern reenactments are clearly labeled. This resource is a solid addition to the existing body of literature."
-- School Library Journal (September 2001) (School Library Journal 20010901)

"The material is presented objectively and provides welcome insights."
-- School Library Journal (January 2002) (School Library Journal 20020101)

"The text is richly flavored with quotes as well. Attractive black-and-white photographs and reproductions illustrate the text. This volume provides a thrilling ride."
-- School Library Journal (August 2001) (School Library Journal 20010801)

"Black-and-white reproductions and maps provide points of reference. Sidebars offer tidbits of interesting information about events, people...This well-organized, slim volume provides many facts for reports."
-- School Library Journal (August 2001) (School Library Journal 20010801)

"The author's lively, well-researched narrative details the structure of the culture. This volume..will be a useful addition for units on ancient civilization."
-- School Library Journal (June 2001) (School Library Journal 20010601)

"An exemplary series entry, this volume does a thorough and realistic job of portraying the realities and horrors...Pertinent primary-source quotations and sidebars permeate the text and are noted in citations. Captioned pictures are scattered throughout. A useful resource for history reports and projects."
-- School Library Journal (May 2001) (School Library Journal 20010501)

From School Library Journal:

Gr 6-10-According to some accounts, at the height of his reign Genghis Khan had 500 wives; 10,000 bodyguards; and a huge bureaucracy of scribes, tax collectors, ambassadors, and administrators. His influence and power affected all aspects of this society as Taylor makes clear. The author's lively, well-researched narrative details the structure of the culture, Khan's reforms, "The Mongol War Machine," family life, spiritual beliefs, and recreational activities. At intervals throughout the text, Taylor includes sidebars on such human-interest topics as women wrestlers and the Mongols's lack of hygiene and legendary cruelty. Average-quality, black-and-white photos of artifacts and sites and reproductions illustrate the text. This volume would make a fine companion to Judy Humphrey's Genghis Khan (Chelsea, 1987) and will be a useful addition for units on ancient civilizations.

Elizabeth Stumpf, Clearfield Middle School, PA

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