The History of the World Conqueror

Why it’s on the list: A Persian administrator’s contemporary history of the Mongol conquests, written by a man who served the conquerors.

Where I saw it: A reply to @typesfast’s question on X, June 5, 2025 — “What’s the best history book you’ve read?” — recovered from that thread and saved to Kyle’s Apple Note “Books To Read”. Thread: https://x.com/typesfast/status/1930617097068912787

Composed in the thirteenth century; the standard English text is J. A. Boyle’s translation. No modern first-publication year is recorded here.

Connections

• What’s the best history book… (tweet) — the saved thread this recommendation came from.
• History