The Decisive Battles of World History

x Second, it ensured the survival of the Islamic states, which would

rebound from the Mongol incursions to control most of the region.

x Finally, it shattered the image of the Mongols as unstoppable and

terrifying warriors. Ain Jalut proved that even the mighty Mongols

could be beaten.

Amitai-Preiss, Mongols and Mamluks.

May, The Mongol Art of War.

Morgan, The Mongols.

Turnbull, Genghis Khan and the Mongol Conquests.

1. Had the Mongol armies not repeatedly been recalled after the death
   of a khan, do you believe that they would ultimately have conquered
   Europe?


2. The Mongols based their armies on mounted warriors, in contrast to
   many of the armies of the ancient/medieval world, which focused on
   infantry. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each style?

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