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The Secret History of the Mongol Queens

How the Daughters of Genghis Khan Rescued His Empire

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The Secret History of the Mongol Queens

By: Jack Weatherford
Narrated by: Robertson Dean
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The Mongol queens of the thirteenth century ruled the greatest empire the world has ever known. Yet sometime near the end of the century, censors cut a section from The Secret History of the Mongols, leaving a single tantalizing quote from Genghis Khan: “Let us reward our female offspring.”

Only this hint of a father’s legacy for his daughters remained of a much larger story. The queens of the Silk Route turned their father’s conquests into the world’s first truly international empire, fostering trade, education, and religion throughout their territories and creating an economic system that stretched from the Pacific to the Mediterranean. Outlandish stories of these powerful queens trickled out of the empire, shocking the citizens of Europe and the Islamic world.

At the conclusion of his magnificently researched and groundbreaking narrative, Jack Weatherford notes that the deeds of these Mongol queens inspired great artists from Chaucer and Milton to Goethe and Puccini, and so their stories live on today.

With The Secret History of the Mongol Queens, Weatherford restores the queens’ missing chapter to the annals of history.

©2010 Jack Weatherford (P)2010 Random House
Asia Europe Historical Medieval Politics & Activism Royalty Women World Thought-Provoking King Mongolian Empire
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"Uplifting, entertaining history.”—Kirkus Reviews

Fascinating History • Enthralling Story • Engaging Narration • Incredible Tales • Rich Storytelling • Smooth Voice
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My eyes were opened to an unknown world. Am going to check out more on Khan. The narrator A+ , he could read the phone book and make it interesting .

The Things You Learn

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This is an amazing and enthralling book.Even more so the second time I read it.. Thank you.

The Secret HISTORY OF THE MONGOL QUEEN S

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I liked thid very much. It brought the subject to life. Delivery was excellent. Story very interesting indeed.

Great History. Comprehensive

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I didn't enjoy as much as his previous book. mainly because he jumped around to much.

A weaker almost fairy-tale rendition.

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excellent narrator. Great research and history. Thanks for expanding my knowledge of the peoples of this world.

great book.

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only listened to the last chapter because I actually own the paperback version of it, but about 20 pages were missing and they were, of course, the LAST 20 pages. couldn't wait to buy another paper copy of the book so i got it here.
I really like the book so of course I like the story, but cant speak for the performance.

Only Listened to the last Chapter

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The book is fascinating story telling and serves to make us aware of the missing stories in history and their importance.

Fascinating

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My interest was piqued after watching Netflix series Marco Polo. I just wanted to know more about Mongolia. Enjoyed this book very much am able to work & listen, am an artisan. Often I would stop my work & attentively listen & marvel at what was being said. Remarkable civilization, loved that there were many outstanding, courageous women.
Descriptive, well written albeit lengthy, enjoyed the voice of the narrator.

Compelling

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will do this again again.amazing in detail and respect for hardy spirited indomitable people but a special place for heroic women

unknown to me

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The brutality and greed to eradicate a society and the subjugation of women could not silence or erase the strength and tenacity of these women determined to protect their families and communities. Lessons for all leaders willing to place communities over greed and self-aggrandizement. Whatever is hidden in darkness, will eventually come out in the light! I thoroughly enjoyed this history. Filled with sadness, triumphs, hope, disappointment, loyalty, betrayal, strength, dogged tenacity and so much more. I enjoyed the speaker's voice and narration. Thank you for this beautiful work of hidden history. Repeated trials we struggle to learn!

Astounding Tenacity and Strength

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