--- product_id: 4135903 title: "The Secret History of the Mongol Queens: How the Daughters of Genghis Khan Rescued His Empire" price: "133.91 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/4135903-the-secret-history-of-the-mongol-queens-how-the-daughters store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # The Secret History of the Mongol Queens: How the Daughters of Genghis Khan Rescued His Empire **Price:** 133.91 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Secret History of the Mongol Queens: How the Daughters of Genghis Khan Rescued His Empire - **How much does it cost?** 133.91 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/4135903-the-secret-history-of-the-mongol-queens-how-the-daughters) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description “A fascinating romp through the feminine side of the infamous Khan clan” ( Booklist ) by the author featured in Echoes of the Empire: Beyond Genghis Khan “Enticing . . . hard to put down.”—Associated Press The Mongol queens of the thirteenth century ruled the largest empire the world has ever known. The daughters of the Silk Route turned their father’s conquests into the first truly international empire, fostering trade, education, and religion throughout their territories and creating an economic system that stretched from the Pacific to the Mediterranean. Yet sometime near the end of the century, censors cut a section about the queens from the Secret History of the Mongols , and, with that one act, the dynasty of these royals had seemingly been extinguished forever, as even their names were erased from the historical record. With The Secret History of the Mongol Queens , a groundbreaking and magnificently researched narrative, Jack Weatherford restores the queens’ missing chapter to the annals of history. Review: The other half of the Chinggis Khan story - If you are a layperson, like myself, just getting into the rich and amazing history of the Mongol people, this is an absolute MUST read. This is the side of Chinggis Khan you probably never see in other books. The title is something of a misnomer. All that's left of the secret history of the Mongol queens is one line: "Let us reward our female offspring." What the author has done is an amazing and inspiring job of piecing together what would probably have been in the secret history had it survived. And, what an amazing story it is! It is the story of Hoelun and Borte, the mother and wife of the Great Khan, who advised, managed, and used their political influence to help him build the largest empire in human history. It's the story of Alaqai, Al-Altun and Chechiyegen, his daughters, who helped run, keep the peace and hold together the empire he built; at least until his sons decided to tear it apart, violating every law and social more of the Mongol people and Chenggis Khan in the process. And, even in this disintegrating mass, granddaughters and great granddaughters were assisting their husbands, clans, or themselves in an effort to reunite or reconquer their Mongol people, and re-establish his empire. It is the story of Sorkhokatani, the Christian Mongol queen who came close to restoring Mongol unity, only to destroy it all in a quest for vengeance. It is the story of Khutulun, the much fabled Mongol warrior princess, who vowed never to marry any man who could not best her in wrestling. And, finally, it is the story of Manduhai the Wise, the greatest queen of them all! A woman who came from nothing and who was never expected to amount to much; who, at the ripe old age of twenty-two, stepped up to become queen and took as her husband and Khan, a sickly seven year old boy and turn him into probably the second greatest Khan the Mongols ever produced. And she did this with no wealth, no army and supporters ready to bolt at the earliest opportunity, and only her own wits and determination to guide her. And, in the space of less than twenty years, she rebuilt the nation Chenggis' sons had lost, and his grandsons had never been able to reacquire. And that brings me to my one criticism of this fascinating book: It's too short. There is so much here, and the story of these queens, princesses and pretenders is so fascinating, you can't help but want to hear more. In many of the books I've read, they mention Hoelun and Borte, for instance, advising Chenggis during his ascent and in maintaining peace between his otherwise warring Mongol tribes. Nowhere else have I seen it explicitly laid out. What they said, how they helped, what they did. This is a collection of the some of the most fascinating and amazing women in history, and ones you've probably never heard of. Each of these women deserves their own book. You can't help but want more. Hopefully, the author, Jack Weatherford, will take that as a hint! I bought this book on pre-order and waited PATIENTLY through a couple delays. I am extremely happy I did. You will wish you'd bought it sooner! Mr. Weatherford has written this book for the layperson, making it an easy read, but he has done it with more than a glancing nod to the scholarship. It is probably as detailed and accurate as one can get given the problems of reconstructing records which were destroyed, heavily edited or omitted altogether. I'm sure there's a story in everything he had to do to piece together what he got to write this, but even so, this is not a sketch of a group of women, this is a full on history replete with blank spaces waiting to be discovered and filled in. This is one history you will not be able to put down or be satisfied enough not to want more. Review: Very interested book. - I have been intrigued by the story of Genghis Khan and his empire for a long time. This book gives an insight into the background of how he structured his empire, and the women who influenced it. A really good book for anyone who wants to learn more about this fascinating society. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #64,523 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #7 in Central Asia History #9 in Historical China Biographies #60 in Chinese History (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 1,030 Reviews | ## Images ![The Secret History of the Mongol Queens: How the Daughters of Genghis Khan Rescued His Empire - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Awh7YEQtL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The other half of the Chinggis Khan story *by R***N on March 23, 2011* If you are a layperson, like myself, just getting into the rich and amazing history of the Mongol people, this is an absolute MUST read. This is the side of Chinggis Khan you probably never see in other books. The title is something of a misnomer. All that's left of the secret history of the Mongol queens is one line: "Let us reward our female offspring." What the author has done is an amazing and inspiring job of piecing together what would probably have been in the secret history had it survived. And, what an amazing story it is! It is the story of Hoelun and Borte, the mother and wife of the Great Khan, who advised, managed, and used their political influence to help him build the largest empire in human history. It's the story of Alaqai, Al-Altun and Chechiyegen, his daughters, who helped run, keep the peace and hold together the empire he built; at least until his sons decided to tear it apart, violating every law and social more of the Mongol people and Chenggis Khan in the process. And, even in this disintegrating mass, granddaughters and great granddaughters were assisting their husbands, clans, or themselves in an effort to reunite or reconquer their Mongol people, and re-establish his empire. It is the story of Sorkhokatani, the Christian Mongol queen who came close to restoring Mongol unity, only to destroy it all in a quest for vengeance. It is the story of Khutulun, the much fabled Mongol warrior princess, who vowed never to marry any man who could not best her in wrestling. And, finally, it is the story of Manduhai the Wise, the greatest queen of them all! A woman who came from nothing and who was never expected to amount to much; who, at the ripe old age of twenty-two, stepped up to become queen and took as her husband and Khan, a sickly seven year old boy and turn him into probably the second greatest Khan the Mongols ever produced. And she did this with no wealth, no army and supporters ready to bolt at the earliest opportunity, and only her own wits and determination to guide her. And, in the space of less than twenty years, she rebuilt the nation Chenggis' sons had lost, and his grandsons had never been able to reacquire. And that brings me to my one criticism of this fascinating book: It's too short. There is so much here, and the story of these queens, princesses and pretenders is so fascinating, you can't help but want to hear more. In many of the books I've read, they mention Hoelun and Borte, for instance, advising Chenggis during his ascent and in maintaining peace between his otherwise warring Mongol tribes. Nowhere else have I seen it explicitly laid out. What they said, how they helped, what they did. This is a collection of the some of the most fascinating and amazing women in history, and ones you've probably never heard of. Each of these women deserves their own book. You can't help but want more. Hopefully, the author, Jack Weatherford, will take that as a hint! I bought this book on pre-order and waited PATIENTLY through a couple delays. I am extremely happy I did. You will wish you'd bought it sooner! Mr. Weatherford has written this book for the layperson, making it an easy read, but he has done it with more than a glancing nod to the scholarship. It is probably as detailed and accurate as one can get given the problems of reconstructing records which were destroyed, heavily edited or omitted altogether. I'm sure there's a story in everything he had to do to piece together what he got to write this, but even so, this is not a sketch of a group of women, this is a full on history replete with blank spaces waiting to be discovered and filled in. This is one history you will not be able to put down or be satisfied enough not to want more. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very interested book. *by A***R on June 22, 2025* I have been intrigued by the story of Genghis Khan and his empire for a long time. This book gives an insight into the background of how he structured his empire, and the women who influenced it. A really good book for anyone who wants to learn more about this fascinating society. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fascinating little known history! *by L***Y on July 12, 2023* Well researched and well crafted history of women whose pride in their heritage helped mold Mongolian history to what we now know today. Their contributions and perseverance are amazing, especially given what most of us would consider to be a humble and not-well-educated, from today’s standards, background. Loved the author’s history of Genghis Khan, and this book continues the incredible story. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Secret History of the Mongol Queens: How the Daughters of Genghis Khan Rescued His Empire - Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World - The Secret History of the Mongols (Penguin Classics) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/4135903-the-secret-history-of-the-mongol-queens-how-the-daughters](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/4135903-the-secret-history-of-the-mongol-queens-how-the-daughters) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-08-13*