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📘 The secret history of the Mongol queens by J. McIver Weatherford

J. McIver Weatherford’s work presents a focused account of the Mongol Empire’s ruling women, tracing their paths to power and the complex dynastic struggles that shaped succession and governance. The narrative highlights how these queens and mothers navigated political intrigue, familial alliances, and cultural expectations to sustain the Mongol state’s dominance across Eurasia.

First publish date: 2010

Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography

Authors: J. McIver Weatherford

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