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Kublai Khan: Emperor of China (The Mongols)
Kublai Khan Emperor of China - The Mongols Author:Andrew Vietze Grandson of the feared Mongol warlord Genghis Khan, Kublai Khan inherited a vast empire and then doubled its size. This biography examines how Kublais childhood influenced his later embrace of Chinese culture as emperor of China. After defeating his brother Ariq Bke in the Toluid Civil War, Kublai became Great Khan. Thanks to the stability of hi... more »s rule and the sponsorship of his administration, the Mongol Empire saw economic, social, and cultural advancements that were well ahead of much of the world.« less