A French historian, Marie Favereau, is challenging traditional narratives surrounding the Golden Horde. Her work, recently translated into Kazakh, seeks to re-evaluate the Ulus of Jochi – commonly known as the Golden Horde – not as a secondary element within European or Mongol history, but as a central force in medieval Eurasia. For centuries, historical accounts have largely focused on how the Golden Horde impacted the societies it interacted with. Favereau’s research, published by The Astana Times, aims to shift this focus, examining the Horde from its own internal dynamics and perspectives. This approach offers a more nuanced understanding of the period and its lasting influence. The book is expected to spark further debate and research into the history of Kazakhstan and the wider region.