The Mongol storm: making and breaking empires in the medieval near east

REVIEW BY KAVEH FARROKH With this book, Nicholas Morton has filled a gap in the field in the study of the Mongol military genius and the immense impact of their conquests in the 13th century. This impact was truly international in scale, encompassing regions as far east as Japan, Korea, and China, as well as the Middle East and central Europe. Morton has also successfully managed to address two, parallel audiences: the lay reader, in the form of history enthusiasts; and the academic audience. Detailed references and a comprehensive bibliography, as well as a large selection of maps, are helpful to the latter group. One of Morton’s skills is in providing plenty of context to the Mongo