Flexibility and limitation in steppe formations : the Kerait Khanate and Chinggis Khan
"Flexibility and Limitation in Steppe Formations: The Kerait Khanate and Chinggis Khan" by İsenbike Togan examines the rise of the Mongolian Empire by analyzing the Kerait Khanate, a powerful Inner Asian tribe during Chinggis Khan's early ascent. The study explores the Keraits' role in the political realignment of the 12th century, highlighting their significance in the tribal dynamics of Inner Asia. Togan presents a competitive environment involving both conflict and coexistence, focusing on the emergence and consolidation of Chinggis Khan's authority within this context. The book is part of the "Ottoman Empire and its Heritage" series, volume 15, and was published by Brill in 1998. It includes bibliographical references and an index
Print Book, English, ©1998
Brill, Leiden, ©1998