Timothy Mo is an Anglo-Chinese novelist whose work reflects his unique cultural heritage. His writing is known for its insightful exploration of identity and assimilation, examining the complexities of living between two worlds. Through his narratives, Mo often delves into themes of family, tradition, and the search for belonging. His style is notable for its narrative skill and his ability to create vivid portrayals of characters and their environments.
This book explores the rise and establishment of the Mongol Empire under Chinggis Khan, as well as its expansion and evolution under his successors. It also examines the successor states (Ilkhanate, Chaghatayid Khanate, the Jochid Ulus (Golden Horde), and the Yuan Empire) from the dissolution of... číst celé
"Timothy May describes the make-up of the Mongol army from its inception to the demise of the Mongol Empire, and he examines the recruitment, arming and training of the Mongol warrior. He also analyses the organization, tactics and strategies the Mongols used to create by conquest an empire that stretched from the Pacific Ocean to the Carpathian Mountains."--BOOK JACKET
Shortlisted for the 1982 Booker Prize, this novel explores the clans and conflicts of Soho's Chinatown, where the Chen family arrive and want to succeed as restaurateurs in the 1960s. No family can survive for long without encountering the Triads. By the author of "The Redundancy of Courage".