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“You can read interesting books like China Marches West or Michael Kortikovsky's fabulous book, Russia's Step Frontier, to see how the czar of Russia or the emperor of China controlled the behavior of the step nomads.”
Sentiment: Passing Reference
Trigger: Mongol trade and conflict
For: Historians and readers interested in Mongolian history
Key quote: “You can read interesting books like China Marches West or Michael Kortikovsky's fabulous book, Russia's Step Frontier, to see how the czar of Russia or the emperor of China controlled the behavior of the step nomads.”
The host mentions 'China Marches West' to illustrate the historical dynamics between nomadic steppe peoples and settled societies, particularly in the context of trade. This book provides insights into how these interactions influenced power dynamics and conflict in the region.