I need some primary sources (preferably quotes, though anything will do) about what the Mongols did to conquered populations.
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I need some primary sources (preferably quotes, though anything will do) about what the Mongols did to conquered populations.
Mongols and Crualty (sic)
A great deal of us discussed this at length not too long ago.
The best primary source is undoubtedly The Secret History of the Mongols, written by a courtier at Qubilai Khan's court in the 13th century. It's surprisingly unbiased and accurate for the time.
~Wiz
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Originally Posted by NeonGod
Can you give me the URL, cllicking on it doesn't seem to work.
https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=46414Quote:
Originally Posted by Zalmoxis
If this doesn't work it's in the Monastery on 2nd page
The Secret History is as good a place to start as any, as Wiz has stated it is unbiased.
I would also recommend you try to read 'Qaidu and the rise of the Independent Mongol State in Central Asia' by Michal Biran. This book is extremely informative and covers many subjects overlooked by others.
.........Orda