Timothy Mo est un romancier anglo-chinois dont l'œuvre reflète son héritage culturel unique. Son écriture est connue pour son exploration perspicace de l'identité et de l'assimilation, examinant les complexités de la vie entre deux mondes. À travers ses récits, Mo aborde souvent les thèmes de la famille, de la tradition et de la quête d'appartenance. Son style se distingue par son talent narratif et sa capacité à créer des portraits vivants de personnages et de leurs environnements.
Offering a brief yet insightful exploration of Mongolian history, this book caters to both general readers and academics. It distills complex events and cultural developments into accessible narratives, making it suitable for those new to the subject as well as those seeking a deeper understanding. The text combines engaging storytelling with scholarly analysis, shedding light on the significant impact of the Mongols throughout history.
The narrative explores the life of Genghis Khan, the formidable founder of the Mongol Empire, who rose to power in the 12th century. It details his strategic conquests that led to the establishment of the largest contiguous empire in history, highlighting his military prowess and the destruction of various tribes in Northeast Asia. The account delves into his complex legacy as both a ruthless conqueror and a unifier, shaping the course of history through his unprecedented expansion and influence.
This book explores the rise and establishment of the Mongol Empire under Chinggis Khan, as well as its expansion and evolution under his successors. It also examines the successor states (Ilkhanate, Chaghatayid Khanate, the Jochid Ulus (Golden Horde), and the Yuan Empire) from the dissolution of... číst celé
Timothy Mo's first novel in a decade is set within the battle for secession in the Muslim regions of southern Thailand. Pure covers epic expanses of time and is told through narrators who range from fanatical zealots to decorated Oxbridge dons. Everything that Mo's readers expect abound in this long-awaited novel: versatile style, memorable characters, insight into those tormented by dual loyalties and the ability to handle the weightiest of themes with a light touch. By examining the cultural wars of the past and present, Pure's themes are among the most important of the day.
Giving an account of the Mongol Empire, the largest contiguous empire in history, May shows that although the Mongols were the most destructive force in the pre-modern world, they had a stabilizing effects on the social, cultural and economic life of the inhabitants of a vast territory and left... číst celé
Książka przedstawia rozw�j mongolskiej sztuki wojennej od czas�w walk poszczeg�lnych plemion, aż do chwili, kiedy Mongołowie, podbijając sąsiednie państwa, stworzyli największe imperium na świecie. Autor analizuje strategię i taktykę armii mongolskiej, pokazuje postaci jej największych wodz�w, uzbrojenie wojownik�w, sposoby walki w polu, oblegania miast, rolę szpieg�w i wywiadu wojskowego. Krytycznie przedstawia mity opisujące niezwyciężoną armię mongolską i jej niezwykłe sposoby walki, kt�re przyniosły tak wiele sukces�w na polach bitewnych średniowiecza.
"Timothy May describes the make-up of the Mongol army from its inception to the demise of the Mongol Empire, and he examines the recruitment, arming and training of the Mongol warrior. He also analyses the organization, tactics and strategies the Mongols used to create by conquest an empire that stretched from the Pacific Ocean to the Carpathian Mountains."--BOOK JACKET
Winner of the E.M. Forster Award and shortlisted for the Booker Prize, this brutal and beautiful narration of the guerrilla war against the Indonesians in Timor, praised by Fretilin Foreign Minister and Nobel prize-winner Jose Ramos-Hortafor its 'perfect authenticity', reappears now in this handsome edition at a topical moment in history as Timor fully joins the UN at last.
The author of the acclaimed Sour Sweet presents a sweeping historical novel about corruption and greed, class, race, love and treachery set in Macao and Canton before and during the Opium Wars of the 19th century. Nominated for England's prestigious Booker Prize.
Winner of the 1999 James Tait Black Memorial Prize. 'A writer of immense gifts, energy and wit. Nothing is off limits, he respects no borders. His style is tough and elegant in equal measure and exercises considerable force' - The Times 'Almost alone among that band of young English novelists who made their names in the 1980s he continues to produce hugely entertaining and serious novels that look as if they were based on practical experience' - D J Taylor, The Times