The Secret History of the Mongol Queens: How the Daughters of Genghis Khan Rescued His Empire

By Jack Weatherford

Categories: History

Anthropologist Jack Weatherford tells the overlooked story of the women of Genghis Khan's family, whose role was censored from historical records. He shows how Genghis Khan's daughters ruled key territories and how, centuries later, Queen Manduhai the Wise reunited the Mongol tribes and restored the empire. Weatherford brings to light powerful women who shaped Asian history. Their stories had long been hidden from history.

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• Shane Parrish: “This book was fascinating. It brought new characters into this part of history, revealing a complex tale of the ebbs and flows of the Mongol Empire. It offers, indirectly, a lot of interesting lessons on leadership and legacy. An informative read”