The Secret History of the Mongol Queens: How the Daughters of Genghis Khan Rescued His Empire Audiobook

" An absorbing, well researched book that dropped the shades from my eyes about Genghis Khan - he entrusted his wives and daughters with responsibilities, power, and rulership which enabled the Mongols to remain formidable for a very long time after his death. "

" Actually a good book, just not as good as his book on Genghis Khan. "

" In my opinion Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World by Jack Weatherford was more of an interesting read. Considering the mere mention of the name conjures so many images. And yet it's a great depiction of some of the greatest female leaders in early China. "

" Fascinating history of Genghis Khan's daughters, and how they held (and kept) their power as Mongol Queens. "

" This was an interesting but sometimes dry read. The history of these people and area is not something we often read or here about, so it was enlightening in that sense. It struck me that women were powerful leaders so long ago. "

" A fascinating look at the women that shaped the Mongol Empire. "

" This was a delightful, fascinating read. I learned a lot reading this book (the Mongols used coded military poetry?) and it was a very engaging read. "

" Well written and fascinating, a must read for those who are looking for well researched women's history. Also shows in goose-bump raising detail the effort that was made to suppress this information about these women rulers and their effect on history. "

" A little known area of history - and not deservedly so. Fascinating how this history has so much connection to what is going on today. Very worthwhile read. "

" At your service me lady..... "

" Very interesting. I had no idea the role women played in the Mongol Empire. "

" Disclaimer...I lived in Mongolia so I may not be impartial but I really liked this book. I also like history but this was a great telling of a history. "

" The book made perfect sense. There was no confusion when I read the book. I've always found the Mongols fascinating. Women had more rights in Mongolian society. "

" Reads like a novel, with fine scholarship to back it up. "

" Fascinating in-depth look at the character of each woman and her power structure within the clan. "

" Sejarah tentang kejayaan mongol karena kepiawaian Gengiskhan menempatkan putri2nya sebagai RATU... sehingga Kerajaaan Mongol Bisa berjaya..... kemudian berlanjut hingga kehancuran kerajaaan tersebut. tapi sepertinya kita perlu meninjau kembali kebenaran sejarah itu,,, Ayoo kt ke TKP hahahaha "

" The book made perfect sense. There was no confusion when I read the book. I've always found the Mongols fascinating. Women had more rights in Mongolian society. "

" A fascinating and encouraging history of the Mongol Empire form the feminine side. History and story telling blended beautifully. "

" Not quite as good as his other book on Genghis Kahn "

" I *really* wanted to like this book, as I find Mongolia and Women's History fascinating subjects. But Weatherford's work here comes across as too feel good for my taste. It was also difficult at times to discern what is known and what is surmised. "

" The four stars are for the story of Manduhai near the end. "

" I bet it would be hard to write a history book about lots of things that weren't recorded... "

" Interesting history. A couple parts that were a little too descriptive for me. "

" I really enjoyed Genghis Khan but this is a bit of a rehash and doesn't read as easily as Genghis Khan. I didn' t get involved with the characters and found my mind wander a lot. "