Golden Horde: French Historian Presents Book at MNU

French historian and researcher Marie Favereau presented her book The Golden Horde: How a Steppe Empire Changed the World to Astana’s academic community. The presentation was held at Maqsut Narikbayev University (MNU).

The event brought together students from ten universities in Astana, historians and faculty members, representatives of the Scientific Institute for the Study of the Ulus of Jochi, and members of the media. During the presentation, Marie Favereau shared the findings of her research and offered a contemporary perspective on the history of the Ulus of Jochi. The event was organized in cooperation with the Embassy of France in Kazakhstan.

The book examines the history of the Golden Horde within the broader context of medieval Eurasia. The author explores the connections between steppe empires and the political and economic centers of the time, highlighting the influence of the Ulus of Jochi on the development of trade, diplomacy, and international relations. Participants discussed the political and economic structure of the Golden Horde, its role in the development of trade routes and diplomatic ties across Eurasia, as well as the historical legacy of nomadic civilizations.

“I would like to thank MNU for the opportunity to hold this meeting in a space created for the exchange of knowledge and ideas. This book has received wide recognition in France and among the international academic community. Its translation into Kazakh is an important step toward making the history of the Golden Horde more accessible to readers and encouraging further dialogue about the historical heritage of the steppe civilizations,” said Sylvain Guéguè, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of France to Kazakhstan.

Marie Favereau specializes in the history of the Mongol Empire. She worked on the book for twenty years, conducting research in several countries and consulting with specialists in the field. The book was first published five years ago and was translated into Kazakh this year.

The presentation concluded with a Q&A session, giving participants an opportunity to discuss specific aspects of the history of the Golden Horde with the author and have their copies signed.