Webinar: A Summary of Mongolian History and Culture Presented by Richard Taupier of UMass Amherst

Bibliography created by Beth Maiorani

Books: Cope, Tim. On the Trail of Genghis : an Epic Journey Through the Land of the . NY: Bloomsbury, 2013. Tim Cope embarked on a journey that had not been successfully completed since those times: to travel on horseback across the entire length of the Eurasian steppe.

Cussler, Clive. Treasure of Khan. New York: Berkley Books, 2007. While working for the National Underwater and Marine Agency, Dirk Pitt and Al Giordino uncover the deadly plans of a Mongolian mogul to deal oil to the Chinese and ruin the global market, and discover the scheme is linked to the treasures of . (Fiction)

Fijn, Natasha. Living with Herds: Human-Animal Coexistence in . New York: Cambridge University Press, 2011. After living with Mongolian herding families, Dr. Fijn has observed through firsthand experience both sides of the human-animal relationship. Examining their reciprocal social behavior and communication with one another, she demonstrates how herd animals influence Mongolian herders' lives and how the animals themselves are active partners in the domestication process.

Greenblatt, Miriam. Genghis Khan and the . New York: Benchmark Books/Marshall Cavendish, 2002. Describes how Genghis Khan became the ruler of the and how these nomadic people lived.

Hanson, Jennifer. Mongolia. New York: Facts On File, 2004. Chronicles the , and explores daily life, politics, and the many challenges facing the country since the decline of communism in Eastern . Includes photographs, a chronology, and maps.

Helget, Nicole Lea. Mongols. Mankato, MN: Creative Education, 2013. A compelling look at the Mongols, including how they built the most widespread empire in history, their lifestyle, their weapons, and how they remain a part of today's culture through books and film.

Iggulden, Conn. Khan: Empire of Silver: A Novel of the Khan Empire. New York: Delacorte Press, 2010. The three surviving sons of Genghis Khan vie for the crown while striving to protect their father's empire and establish independent legacies, agendas marked by efforts to build a city in the wilderness, conquer Southern and tame the steppes of . (Fiction)

Laroche, Giles. If You Lived Here: Houses of the World. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Books for Children, 2011. Describes unique houses from around the world, including in Mongolia.

Lassieur, Allison. Mongolia. New York: Children’s Press, 2007. Describes the geography, history, culture, industry, and people of Mongolia.

Lewin, Ted. Song : the of Mongolia. New York: Lee & Low Books, 2008. Ted and Betsy Lewin describe the landscapes, people, and activities they encounter during a trip to Mongolia for Naadam, the annual summer festival where child jockeys ride half-wild for miles across the Mongolian steppe.

May, Timothy. The Mongol Art of War: Chinggis Khan and the Mongol Military System. Yardley, Pennsylvania: Westholme, 2007. Offers myths and misunderstandings that distort the understanding of Mongol warfare, and demonstrates that the armies of Chinggis Khan had more in common with modern ones than with the armies of ancient Rome.

Pang, Guek-Cheng. Mongolia. New York: Marshall Cavendish Benchmark, 2010. Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, , and .

Reynolds, Jan. Mongolia: Vanishing Cultures. New York: Lee & Low Books, 2007. Two young Mongolian boys, are learning to be skilled horsemen to support their traditional way of life. (Fiction)

Wickham-Smith, Simon. Interrelationship of Humans and the Mongol Landscape in G. Mend- Ooyo’s Atlan : A Study of the Nomadic Culture of Mongolia. Lewiston, NY: Edwin Mellen, 2013. A study of Mongolia including filmography and poetry.

Wilson, Diane Lee. I Rode a Horse of Milk White Jade. New York: Harper Trophy, 1999. In early fourteenth-century China, Oyuna tells her granddaughter of her girlhood in Mongolia and how love for her horse enabled her to win an important race and bring good luck to her family. (Fiction)

Articles:

Haag-Kang, Lisa. “The Mongolian World Empire: Does It Matter?” Education About Asia 18.2 (2013).

Kamnitzer, Ruth. "The Slaughter." Sierra 97.2 (2012): 27.

Kranking, Kathy. “Wild Horses of Mongolia.” Ranger Rick Magazine. (2013).

Leibo, Steven A. “The New Mongolia: From Gold Rush to Climate Change.” Education About Asia 18.3 (2013).

Li, Suying, et al. "Spatial Analysis Of The Driving Factors Of Grassland Degradation Under Conditions Of Climate Change And Intensive Use In , China." Regional Environmental Change 12.3 (2012): 461-474.

Marzluf, Phillip P. “The Secret History of the Mongols.” Education About Asia 18.3 (2013).

Wang, Jun, Daniel G. Brown, and Arun Agrawal. "Climate Adaptation, Local Institutions, And Rural Livelihoods: A Comparative Study Of Herder Communities In Mongolia And Inner Mongolia, China." Global Environmental Change Part A: Human & Policy Dimensions 23.6 (2013): 1673-1683.

Wang, Zhongwu, et al. "Effects Of Stocking Rate On The Variability Of Peak Standing Crop In A Desert Steppe Of Grassland." Environmental Management 53.2 (2014): 266-273.

Yulin, Li. “Performing Arts of Mongolia: Treasure of a Nomadic Culture.” Education About Asia 17.1 (2012).

Yulin, Li. “Symphony of Nature and Life: Mongolian Horse Culture.” Education About Asia 18.3 (2013).

Video: The Horse Boy. Visual Materials. Zeitgeist Films, 2010. Documentary from filmmaker Michel Orion Scott. Follows one Texas couple and their autistic son as they trek on horseback through in an attempt to find therapy for their autistic son.

Online Resources: http://www.un.org/Depts/Cartographic/map/profile/mongolia.pdf Map of Mongolia http://www.history.com/shows/mankind-the-story-of-all-of-us/videos/mankind-the-story-of-all- of-us-genghis-khan# The History Channel (4 minute video for high school to adult) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oa5OaRBGe2E Radio Free Europe. The Nomadic way of life. http://visibleearth.nasa.gov/view.php?id=44025 Ulan Bator, Mongolia was initially founded as a Buddhist monastic centre in 1639. It is the capital and largest city of Mongolia with a population of just over one million. It is located at the junction of the Tuul and Selbe rivers in the north-central Mongolia. In this image Ulan Bator is a silvery-grey. The city is surrounded by hills, mountains, and bare ground that appear various shades of brown and tan. Vegetation appears in dark green and areas shaded by mountains appear black. http://visibleearth.nasa.gov/view.php?id=63315 A large dust storm can be seen blowing across the in Mongolia in this true-color Terra MODIS image from November 10, 2002. The dust storm appears as a lighter tan with horizontal-running streaks against the darker tan-orange of the desert. The dust storm is mostly in Mongolia (top), but also has a streak running on the other side of the border in the Inner Mongolia region of China. http://mongol.tufs.ac.jp/landmaps/ Old Mongolian manuscript maps http://www.womeninworldhistory.com/mongolian8.html Article on Mongolian women http://www.wes.org/ewenr/03july/practical.htm Article on http://www.thefreeresource.com/shamanism-facts-quotes-beliefs-and-resources Teaching about

Curriculum ideas and lesson plans: http://score.rims.k12.ca.us/activity/mongolia/index.html Mongolian Museum (when the Mongols were in China) http://www.globaled.org/nyworld/materials/mongol/Howdid.html Mongols created a great land empire - with 3 handouts http://mongols.mrdonn.org/index.html For elementary students topics such as daily life on the steppes, gers and yurts, shamanism, food, festivals, etc. http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/lesson-plan/genghis-khan For grades 6-8 about Genghis Khan and Mongolia