"The history of Mongol expansion towards Europe has by now unassailably earned itself its own place in historical research. The interaction of fundamentally different civilizations, the clashes between them in great military campaigns, and the communication of all of this have rightly attracted the attention of historian, as has the new world order created by the Mongols. Interest in this field has now awakened even in parts of the world far away from the countries directly affected."
"Recent years have seen renewed interest in the Mongol invasions, and this book demonstrates that there is still much to be said about their military and political dimensions. It is an essential volume for anyone interested in this pivotal event, as well as in medieval military history more generally. Readers focused on Eastern Europe or the Mongol world will also find much of value here."
Mongol campaigns into Rus and Eastern Europe (1236–1242) produced consequential military and political upheavals that reshaped regional power structures and communication networks. Interactions between fundamentally different civilizations led to large-scale clashes, coordinated military operations, and extensive exchange that contributed to a new Mongol-created world order. Renewed scholarly interest has generated new research questions and encouraged previously unexplored approaches, with expectations of further discoveries. Multiple scholarly perspectives illuminate the lead-up, course, and aftermath of the invasions, clarifying political, military, and societal consequences across the affected regions and highlighting relevance for medieval military history and regional studies.
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