"The Mongols are universally known as conquerors, but they were more than that: influential thinkers, politicians, engineers, and merchants. Challenging the view that nomads are peripheral to history, The Horde reveals the complex empire the Mongols built and traces its enduring imprint on politics and society in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East"-- Provided by publisher.

The resilience of the felt-walled tents --Into the West -- New hordes -- The great mutation -- The Mongol exchange -- The northern road -- Withdrawal -- Younger brothers.