Marie Favereau joined us to discuss her groundbreaking work on the Mongol Empire, with a focus on her highly acclaimed book The Horde: How the Mongols Changed the World. In this book, Favereau reexamines the history of the Golden Horde, the western part of the Mongol Empire, and challenges conventional views of the Mongols as purely conquerors. Instead, she portrays them as crucial agents of global economic integration and governance, shaping Eurasian history for centuries.
Favereau’s research provides new insights into the Mongol's administrative systems, their complex relationships with other empires, and their influence on trade, culture, and diplomacy. The Horde has been celebrated for transforming our understanding of the Mongol Empire, and it was a finalist for prestigious awards like the Cundill Prize and the Prose Awards in World History. Wikipedia Medievalists.net
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Biography
Marie Favereau earned her PhD in history and has held positions at institutions such as the University of Oxford and the French Institute of Oriental Archaeology. Her interdisciplinary research combines Islamic and Mongol history, making her one of the leading scholars in medieval Eurasian studies. Her work explores the nomadic empires of Central Asia, emphasizing the Golden Horde’s role in shaping global history. Wikipedia
Thought Leadership
Favereau's research dispels myths about the Mongols, presenting them as sophisticated rulers who contributed to the economic and political frameworks of their time. Her work has been praised for its detailed analysis and its ability to make complex historical events accessible to a broad audience. She continues to influence the field of medieval and Eurasian studies, expanding our understanding of nomadic societies and their lasting impact on world history.