The revised second edition of this highly praised introduction to the Mongol Empire takes account of recent scholarship in the field. * Provides an overview of the government, religion, and politics of the Mongolian Empire * Considers the effects of Mongol military campaigns on other countries and peoples in China, Russia, Persia and Europe * Assesses the astonishing military career of Chingiz (Genghis) Khan * Now includes a new epilogue assessing the contribution of recent scholarship to our understanding of the Mongols' history * Well-illustrated by maps and photographs throughout