The Mongoliad by Neal Stephenson
A gritty, action-driven historical epic set in the early 13th century that follows a disparate band of knights, sailors, clerics and tradesmen as they confront the advancing Mongol/Tatar threat to Europe; the story mixes brutal battles, sieges and naval engagements with courtroom intrigue, religious conflict and detailed close-quarters swordplay, exploring loyalty, honor and survival as small, resourceful defenders try to hold back a sweeping invasion and protect fragile communities and political orders.
- Published
- 2010
- Nationality
- American
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- Original Language
- English
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