EMPIRES OF THE STEPPES: A History of the Nomadic Tribes Who Shaped Civilization

The barbarian nomads of the Eurasian steppes have played a decisive role in world history. These nomadic tribes have produced some of the world's greatest conquerors: Attila the Hun, Genghis Khan, among others. From a single region emerged a great many peoples--the Huns, the Mongols, and more--all of whom went on to profoundly shape the modern world.