Today's installment concludes Timur's (Tamerlane) Conquests,our selection by Edward Gibbon.If you have journeyed through all of the installments
Timur’s (Tamerlane) Conquests – 5
Such is the portrait of a generous conqueror, which has been extracted from his own memorials and dedicated to his son and grandson, nineteen years
Timur’s (Tamerlane) Conquests – 4
For this signal victory the Mongol Emperor was indebted to himself, to the genius of the moment, and the discipline of thirty years.Continuing
Timur’s (Tamerlane) Conquests – 3
In his first expedition, Timur was satisfied with the siege and destruction of Sebaste, a strong city on the borders of Anatolia.Continuing Timur's
Timur (Tamerlane) – 2
When Timur first proposed to his princes and emirs the invasion of India or Hindustan, he was answered by a murmur of discontent:Continuing Timur's
Timur’s (Tamerlane) Conquests
This series has six easy 5 minute installments.IntroductionTimur, better known as Tamerlane ("Timur the Lame"), was born in Central Asia --
Height of the Mongol Power In China – 4
Today's installment concludes Height of the Mongol Power In China,our selection by Marco Polo.If you have journeyed through all of the
Height of the Mongol Power In China – 3
From the manner in which his majesty acted toward them, it is evident that he regarded the faith of the Christians as the truest and the
Height of the Mongol Power In China – 2
Confident, therefore, of success, they ascended the hill with alacrity the next morning and presented themselves before the army of Nayan.Continuing