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Imperial Grunts: On the Ground with the American Military, from Mongolia to the Philippines to Iraq and Beyond
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It is the dawn of the 21st century, and the United States has appropriated the entire Earth. So journalist Robert Kaplan writes in his paean to the American fighting man and woman, Imperial Grunts. The U.S. has quietly--with little public debate--forged an empire that is "ready to flood the most obscure areas of it with troops at a moment's noti... »
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The Mongol Art of War
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This is a great title written at a very lively pace. Anyone interested in military or world history will appreciate all the details and lesser-known facts, as well as the more traditional narrative passages and descriptions of individual Mongol leaders like Hulegu Khan and Subudai. The description of the infamous sacking of Baghdad in the 1250s is also... »
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The Art of Silver Jewellery: From the Minorities of China, The Golden Triangle, Mongolia and Tibet
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An excellent overview of the silver jewelry of the minority tribes of China, it also addresses clothing and textiles. The photos are superb, with some elements shown larger than actual size. This book would be of interest to both collectors and artisans. The items depicted are from the Rene van der Star Collection. That is the same collection showc... »
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Mongol Warrior 1200-1350 (Warrior)
The illustrations are the main point of these series of illustrated primer books on niche subjects. The illustrations here are disappointing, when compare... »
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Modern Mongolia: Reclaiming Genghis Khan
this book on mongolia, is worth it..it takes the reader on a trip to one of the most beautiful countries around...there are lots of detailed information o... »
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A History of Inner Asia
There are few shortcomings of this book: needs more and better maps (unless you know Inner Asia geography very well), needs a glossary (too much foreign t... »
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Gobi: Tracking the Desert
It's better to travel to Mongolia in summer than in winter. In summer the temperatures can hit 115 degrees Fahrenheit, but that's easier to survive than t... »
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