The Mongols and the West, 1221-1410

Introduction -- Latin Christendom and its neighbours in the early thirteenth century -- A world-empire in the making -- The Mongol invasions of 1241-4 -- A remedy against the Tartars -- The halting of the Mongol advance -- Images of the enemy -- From confrontation to coexistence: the golden horde -- An ally against Islam? The Mongols in the near east -- Temür (Tamerlane) and Latin Christendom -- Western traders and adventurers in the Mongol world -- Mission to the infidel -- A new world discovered? -- Conclusion..

Includes bibliographical references (p. 372-403) and index..

"The Mongols and the West provides a comprehensive survey of contacts between the Catholic West and the Mongol Empire from 1221 to 1410. This book considers the Mongols as allies as well as conquerors; the perception of them in the West; the papal response to the threat (and opportunity) they presented and the impact of the Mongols on the expanding world view of the maturing Middle Ages. This new edition contains the latest research on the 'steppe background', discussing the character of Mongol governance including keshig (the imperial guard) and the yasa (Mongol law). Now with illustrations and additional maps, this book is ideal for students of medieval European history and the crusades"--.