"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."
Analysis focuses on the lead-up, course, and aftermath of the Mongol campaigns into Rus and Eastern Europe in the mid-13th century. The work examines interactions between fundamentally different civilizations, large-scale military clashes, communication networks, and the new political order created by Mongol rule. The research identifies unresolved questions and proposes previously unexplored methodological approaches that promise further discoveries. Renewed scholarly interest emphasizes military and political dimensions of the invasions and their wider impact on medieval Europe. The material provides detailed evidence useful for specialists in Eastern Europe, the Mongol world, and medieval military history.
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