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| The Devil's Horsemen: The Mongol Invasion of Europe | 
 enlarge | Author: James Chambers
Publisher: Book Sales
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  18 reviews
Sales Rank: 609859
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 200
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 8.8 x 6.1 x 1
ISBN: 0785815678
Dewey Decimal Number: 940
EAN: 9780785815679
ASIN: 0785815678
Publication Date: June 2003
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The Mongols formed one of the finest armies ever known--and when they swept across the Danube on Christmas Day 1241, the west lay at the mercy of these "horsemen from hell." From a wealth of contemporary sources comes the story of these soldiers, and especially of Subedei Bahadur, the illiterate military genius who brought 20th-century warfare to Medieval Europe. A fascinating examination of their tactics and training--good enough to invent strategies that Rommel and Patton would later use to such devastating effect--proves the Mongols were more than mere barbarians: they were martial masterminds of the highest order.
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The Devil's Horsemen February 23, 2008
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
A great source on the conquering Mongol Armies of the 13th Century, focusing on their infamous invasions of Eastern Europe and the Islamic West. It probably wouldn't be a good first book on the Mongols (it runs pretty dry in some sections), but it is fairly well-written and is obviously very well researched.
Fills in a historical gap very well April 12, 2007
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I like to read about periods in human history that are like gray areas in my knowledge. This book is a pretty quick read and explains the Mongol's invasions of Europe form their point of view and the Europeans'. Not a lot of details about weaponry or even tactics, but plenty of discussion about the individual leaders on both sides. I banged this one out and now I know who they were and how they affected Europe. I recommend it if you want that kind of quick summary.
I only gave it four stars because I did not want anyone to think that this is the be all and end all of books about the Mongols. It is what it is.
Great Read! February 7, 2007
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I wasn't sure if I should give this 4 stars or 5. Its hard to rate because it is, well, just different from most history books.
The book is just a plain, great read. I read a decent number of history books. Now, most scholars go out of their way to present their case, and back it up with quotes, research, confirming details, archaeology, etc. The reader comes away with a great sense and a fine argument.
This book is history, but it doesn't give supporting details. It is fast and fun to read -- in that respect, it reminds me of Livy or Herodotus!
The lack of supproting material does not necessarily mean he is wrong. I think he is best when speculating on motives, explaining the why's of the mindsets of the leaders of the West and of the Mongols. I actually bought the arguments better than a lot of the scholarly works I read. However, there are clearly times he discusses topics for which his knowledge is inferior as other reviewers have said.
The book is also weird in its subject matter. What exactly is the focus of the book? When I read the first chapters, I thought the book was a de facto tribute to the brillaint general Subudai. But this changes. It also isn't just about the campaigns in the West, but thre is more material about Western Campaigns.
My conclusion is that the author loves the period of time, and is fascinated by the Mongols, and wishes to talk about them. If you want to learn a lot about the period, and really ENJOY reading a book, this is as highly recommended a book as I can think of. If, however, you want history presented with well deveolped arguments and theory, pass.
 Good military history September 17, 2006
This is a good, solid military history. For a more general history of Ghengis Khan there are several other sources--John Man being the best of the recent ones. Weatherford's book is bad--too much of the noble savage stereotype rather than a real, honest picture of Genghis Khan. Also, some of his claims are not well supported. (Ghenghis Khan invented trading posts? I can't find a major Asian or European civilization that didn't have them before the Mongols.)
 not a real author or scholar November 11, 2005
1 out of 8 found this review helpful
The author has little knowledge on the subject he is writing about. He believes the Great Mongol people did not contribute anything to modern history but their contribution in military warfare, commerce (ie: invented trading post, currency ) etc.
The author should read a real scholarly work by Jack Weatherford
" Genghis Khan and the making of the modern world" Chambers believes russia and middle east became backward culturally because the Mongols ruled them for 200 years. The Mongols were
just superior to the russians. I rate a 3 because chambers is
ignorant of the subject.
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