LibGuides: G6: Silk Road: Mongol Empire

Resources

The Mongols
Collection of articles on ancient Mongolian culture
The Mongol Khans
The story of the Mongol Empire is, in part, the story of one family across several generations.
Mongol Empire
By the 13th century a confederation of nomadic Mongol tribes had become a powerful military force.
Mongolian Empire
In the 13th and 14th centuries, Mongolians conquered more than fifty countries and united almost half of the world’s population
The powerful women of an ancient empire
With no cities or courts, the formidable and nomadic Xiongnu kingdom sent princess emissaries to control its frontiers.
The Women Who Ran Genghis Khan’s Empire
From fighting in the army to managing the kingdom, women were key players in every aspect of the Mongol Empire.
Pax Mongolica
The Pax Mongolica ushered in an era of stability and commerce that successfully connected Europe and East Asia.
Effects of the Mongol Empire on Europe
Starting in 1236, Genghis Khan's third son, Ogodei, decided to conquer as much of Europe as he could

Nomadic Life
The Mongolian pastoral nomads relied on their animals for survival and moved their habitat several times a year i
Life Under the Mongol Empire
It was a feature of the Mongol empire that their commanders tended to spare expert workers, such as goldsmiths, weavers and miners, who might be of service
Life of a Mongol Warrior
Unfortunately, the nomadic lifestyle of the average Mongol was often a tenuous existence, as their constant migrations made it impossible to transport stockpiles of food or other essential items.