The Secret History of the Mongols by Christopher P. Atwood (English) Paperback B

Description: The Secret History of the Mongols by Christopher P. Atwood An inventive translation of a great historical epic, recounting the turbulent life and times of Chinggis KhanBy the Power of Eternal Heaven; By the Protection of the Majestic Imperial Fortune.Born a poor nomad in an unforgiving world, Chinggis (or Genghis) Khan transformed the thirteenth century, ultimately ruling an empire that would stretch from Korea to Crimea and Syria to Siberia. Much of what we know about Chinggis comes from the horrified comments of foreign chroniclers, but there is one exceptional and authentic source- The Secret History of the Mongols, written after Chinggiss death to be read exclusively by the Mongolian imperial family (hence secret to all other readers).This new translation gives an unparalleled insight into one of the transformative moments in world history and a society where unchecked swagger, menace, and ambition lay side by side with unexpected tenderness and vulnerability. Based around kinship, horses, yurts, weapons and immense spaces, The Secret History is a sometimes opaque and mysterious saga that brings the reader face to face with nomad warlords and their ladies impelled by Heavens uncanny destiny. This remarkable new translation does full justice to the earliest surviving work written in Mongolian.With an introduction by translator Christopher P. Atwood. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Christopher P. Atwood teaches Mongolian history and civilization at the University of Pennsylvania. He received his doctorate from Indiana University. He has traveled extensively in independent Mongolia and Inner Mongolia. Atwoods previous books include The Rise of the Mongols- Five Chinese Sources and the Encyclopedia of Mongolia and the Mongol Empire. Table of Contents Acknowledgements Introduction1. The Influence of the Secret History and its Preservation 2. The World of the Secret History 3. Date and Authorship 4. Title, Genre, Composition 5. Mongolian Terms and their Translation Note on Spellings and Pronunciation Note on Chapter, Sub-chapter and Section Divisions Figures Maps THE SECRET HISTORY OF THE MONGOLS1: The Origin of Chinggis Khan 2: The Youth of Chinggis Khan 3: The Early Battles of Chinggis Khan 4: Chinggis Khan and Ong Khan 5: Completing the Unification of Mongolia 6: The New Regime 7: The Foreign Conquests 8: The Reign of Ökodei KhannColophon Afterword: The Transmission and Translation ofthe Secret History Appendix A: Alternative Mouse Year Theories and the Question of the Secret Historys Unity Appendix B: Socio-political Organization of the Pre-Chinggisid Mongols Appendix C: The New Aristocracy under Chinggis Khan Appendix D: Chronologies of the Foreign Conquests Bibliography Notes Glossary of Names Review The Secret History of the Mongols describes in vivid detail the life and times of Chinggis Khan, not as an enemy, but as the Mongols saw themselves … This translation is a monumental event, a publishing landmark … Christopher Atwood has given the reader a translation for contemporary times. It is like a caravanserai, providing the materials needed for both scholar and general reader, organized for ones private trek through the empire. -- Diane Wolff, author of The Silk Road SeriesThis is an important book… a contemporaneous record of one of the most astonishing and significant events in history… Atwoods text is a masterpiece of erudition and skill… a vital resource for anyone interested in the biggest bang of the last millennium. -- John Man * Literary Review *I was thrilled that Penguin Classics published a new translation of The Secret History of the Mongols by Christopher P Atwood. Its a spectacular text and a wonderful edition that I will be wrapping several copies of. -- Peter Frankopan * The Guardian Books of the Year * Details ISBN0241197910 Publisher Penguin Books Ltd ISBN-10 0241197910 ISBN-13 9780241197912 Format Paperback Imprint Penguin Classics Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Translated from Mongolian Language English Translator Christopher P. Atwood Year 2023 Author Christopher P. Atwood Publication Date 2023-07-27 UK Release Date 2023-07-27 Pages 480 Alternative 9780241197929 DEWEY 950.2 Audience General NZ Release Date 2023-11-13 AU Release Date 2023-11-13 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159873521;

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