The Secret History of the Mongols

The Secret History of the Mongols describes in vivid detail the life and times of Chinggis Khan, not as an enemy, but as the Mongols saw themselves … This translation is a monumental event, a publishing landmark … Christopher Atwood has given the reader a translation for contemporary times. It is like a caravanserai, providing the materials needed for both scholar and general reader, organized for one’s private trek through the empire. – Diane Wolff, author of The Silk Road SeriesThis is an important book… a contemporaneous record of one of the most astonishing and significant events in history… Atwood’s text is a masterpiece of erudition and skill… a vital resource for anyone interested in the biggest bang of the last millennium. – John Man * Literary Review *I was thrilled that Penguin Classics published a new translation of The Secret History of the Mongols by Christopher P Atwood. It’s a spectacular text and a wonderful edition that I will be wrapping several copies of. – Peter Frankopan * The Guardian Books of the Year *

Christopher P. Atwood teaches Mongolian history and civilization at the University of Pennsylvania. He received his doctorate from Indiana University. He has traveled extensively in independent Mongolia and Inner Mongolia. Atwood’s previous books include The Rise of the Mongols- Five Chinese Sources and the Encyclopedia of Mongolia and the Mongol Empire.

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