Mongol Art of War

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'An authoritative study of one of history's most feared and successful armies... May concludes this definitive study by tracing the Mongol legacy to modern mechanised warfare.' Publishers Weekly. 'The Mongol Art of War reflects the state of the field in Mongol military history. May expertly balances his narrative and analysis with little-known vignettes that bring the Mongol conquests to life. An indispensable resource for specialists, the books is written in a lively and engaging style that make it accessible to students and the interested public alike.' Scott C. Levi, Ohio State University. 'Enlightening, well written and informative... It has great sections on medical care and logistics, so often ignored by other authors, and really captures the feel of the nature of eastern warfare in the 13th century.' Military Illustrated. 'A valuable contribution to our understanding of the structure of the Mongol military and the reasons for the Mongols' success against almost all of their adversaries in the thirteenth century... by providing a thorough, systematic analysis of several issues relating to the organisation and projection of Mongol military power, Timothy May has produced a valuable contribution to our understanding of the Mongol Empire, its encounters with its neighbours and adversaries, and military history in general.

Dr Timothy May is Associate Dean of the College of Arts & Letters at the University of North Georgia. He is a leading specialist in the Mongol empire and nomadic empires in general. His research and publishing focuses on the Mongol conquest of the Middle East, imperial institutions and religious conversion. His publications include The Mongol Conquests in World History and Culture and Customs of Mongolia.