Anne F. Broadbridge

About the Author

Anne F. Broadbridge is a distinguished historian specializing in the medieval Islamic world and the Mongol Empire, with a focus on the pivotal roles played by women in shaping political and cultural landscapes. Holding a PhD from Yale University, she has taught at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where her research bridges gender studies and imperial history. Broadbridge's scholarship illuminates the often-overlooked contributions of female figures in nomadic societies, challenging traditional narratives of power and authority. Her acclaimed book, Women and the Making of the Mongol Empire (Cambridge Studies in Islamic Civilization), draws on primary sources to reveal how women influenced the empire's expansion and governance. Through her meticulous analysis, Broadbridge offers fresh perspectives on the intersections of gender, religion, and empire-building in the thirteenth century.