Category Archives: Mongolia

DRAKEMASTER! Forthcoming historical fantasy

Posted on March 19, 2022 by E. C. Ambrose

I am thrilled to share the cover and concept for my next historical fantasy novel. Set in China during the Mongol invasions, DRAKEMASTER brings together an unexpected team of rivals to find a mechanical wonder based on Su Song’s astronomical … Continue reading →

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Free Fiction: The Mongol’s Coffin, Chapter one

Posted on May 12, 2017 by E. C. Ambrose

Curious about my thriller novel, Bone Guard One:  The Mongol’s Coffin?  Here’s chapter one for your enjoyment! CHAPTER ONE Provincial Museum Nr Mazar i-Sharif, Afghanistan Grant Casey dove behind the nearest statue, a huge sandstone lion with wings and curly … Continue reading →

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The Mongol’s Coffin: Start of a new Adventure series

Posted on April 26, 2017 by E. C. Ambrose

I am excited to announce the release of my first international thriller novel, based on my research into Mongolian history.  Don’t worry, fantasy fans, there will be an epic fantasy novel exploring Mongolia and China as well. In the meantime, … Continue reading →

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What Comes Next? Power Transitions in the Middle Ages

Posted on January 20, 2017 by E. C. Ambrose

Today is a big day in America, yet it’s an event that occurs every four or eight years: the inauguration of a new president.  Since I’ve also been listening to the Hamilton soundtrack, by Lin-Manuel Miranda, the words of King … Continue reading →

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A Brief History of Jews in China

Posted on September 30, 2016 by E. C. Ambrose

Continuing my inadvertent series about surprising cultural connections (and my ruminations on the fact that history so often repeats itself), I recently came across this article in the New York Times about the clampdown on public practice of Judaism in … Continue reading →

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Crowned with Legitimacy: Recognizing a Ruler

Posted on March 31, 2016 by E. C. Ambrose

Here in America, we are in the throes of a presidential election cycle (you may have noticed. . .)  If one of the candidates sweeps up a large majority of the popular vote in November, that leader will be said … Continue reading →

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How Democracy Killed the Mongol Empire

Posted on July 2, 2015 by E. C. Ambrose

This week-end, we’ll be celebrating Independence Day, and all that it stands for:  freedom, justice, democracy.  Enjoy your cookout and fireworks.  This year, we also celebrate another milestone in self-determination, the signing of the Magna Carta by King John of … Continue reading →

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The Year of the (dead) Goat: astrology and inner Asian sports

Posted on January 28, 2015 by E. C. Ambrose

Chinese Astrology follows a twelve-year cycle of animals who represent the character of the year ahead, and may have an influence over individuals, based on their own astrological animal, (and all kinds of other factors).  The Wall Street Journal welcomed … Continue reading →

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