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Empires of the steppes : a history of the nomadic tribes who shaped civilization

by Kenneth W. Harl

This history examines the influence of Eurasian steppe nomads, such as the Huns and Mongols, on global civilisation. It details how these groups shaped trade, religion, and technology from antiquity to the early modern age.

Accession 27477 ISBN 9781335429278 Publisher Hanover Square Press
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