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John Man is a historian specialising in Mongolia and the relationship between Mongol and Chinese cultures. He studied Mongolian as a post-graduate, and after a brief career in journalism and publishing, he turned to writing. John’s books have been published in over twenty languages around the world and include bestselling biographies of Genghis Khan, Kublai Khan and Attila the Hun, as well as histories of the Great Wall of China and the Mongolian Empire.
'The complex, epic story of China's relations with Russia and Mongolia over the last two millennia has shaped not just the Asian region, but the rest of the world. John Man's highly readable account of how nomadic peoples pitted themselves against farm settlers, and the steppes fought against cities, achieves the miraculous feat of making sense of this multilayered story while also making it accessible. He is a guide par excellence of a history everyone should know. With his excellent book, we finally have a place to go to do this.' —Kerry Brown, author of CEO, China 'John Man is a historian who masterfully blends meticulous research with the art of storytelling. In Conquering the North, he unearths a treasure trove of gripping narratives and captivating characters... Man’s storytelling doesn’t just illuminate history; it pulses with life, weaving tales that linger long after the page is turned. Conquering the North evokes the spirit of The Great Game, offering a narrative that is as educational as it is thoroughly entertaining.' —Lijia Zhang, author of Lotus
