The Modern History of
Mongolia by C.R. Bawden Ð Published
by Kegan Paul International, 1968
Very useful history of Mongolia from
the seventeenth century till the mid 1950Õs. Examination of Soviet era political history and
regional relations.
Taiga by Ulrike Ottinger Ð Published by Verlag, Dirk Nishen GmbH & Co KG,
1993
The reindeer herding tribal peoples of northern Mongolia
documented in striking photographs by Ulrike Ottinger, also made an epic film
about the reindeer herders with the same title. Photographs in color and black
& white.
Studies in Mongolian History, Culture and Historiography by Sh. Bira,
Edited by Ts. Ishdorj & Kh.
Purevtogtokh Ð Published by International
Association of Mongol Studies, 2001
Collection of articles in Mongolian and English about a range
of topics by Sh. Bira the preeminent Mongolian historian. Including ÒKhubilai
Khan and Phags-Pa LamaÓ, ÒThe Secret History of the MongolsÓ, ÒIndo-Tibetan and
Mongolian Historiographical Mutual ContactsÓ, ÒThe Mongolian Language,
Lexicography and HistoriographyÓ and several other important articles which include a Mongolian perspective on
history.
Flexibility &
Limitation in Steppe Formations Ð The Kerait Khanate and Chinggis Khan by Isenbike Togan Ð Brill, 1998
Isenbike Togan explores the complicated tribal politics in
great detail during the period of Chinggis KhanÕs rise to power. The Kerait
tribe and its alliances and conflicts with other powerful tribes is the central
focus of this important study.