Based on a weath of contemporary sources, The devil's horsemen examines the origins and consequences of the Mongol invasion of Europe. It decribes the tactics and training of the first army the world has ever seen, and tells the story of Subedei Bahadur, the illiterate military genius who brought twentieth warfare to medieval Europe.

The first move west -- Reconnaissance in force -- Aftermath -- Interlude -- The Mongol War machine -- The carving of the Mongol Yoke -- The invasion of Europe begins -- The fury of the Tartars -- The first ambassadors -- the Tartar crusaders -- The end of an era.