Manvir Singh reviews “The Mongol Storm,” by Nicholas Morton; “The Horde,” by Marie Favereau; “Empires of the Steppes,” by Kenneth W. Harl; and “Nomads,” by Anthony Sattin.
The Silk Road is one of the most important trade routes in world history, predicated on the trade of silk between China and Rome. Its legacy spans continents and centuries, bringing together empires, religions, technology and philosophy.
The Great Wall of China is one of the greatest sights in the world—the longest wall in the world, an awe-inspiring feat of ancient defensive architecture. Its winding path over