Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World
By Jack Weatherford
Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World. Three Rivers Press, 2004.
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The contentious story of Genghis Khan’s plot for world domination and the extraordinary cultural transformations that occurred as a result, leading to the rise of communication, trade, and the European Renaissance.
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What do you get from this book? The shocking but true history of Genghis Khan’s influence on modern culture
The Mongol Empire transformed global culture by laying the groundwork for the European Renaissance
Nomadic clans were forced to fight each other just to survive a harsh climate
A childhood filled with violence, slavery, and abandonment formed the basis for Genghis’s radical ideas about caste systems
Genghis and his closest friend began warring with each other as they fought for control of the Mongol empire
After being declared leader of the Mongol Empire, Genghis created a series of laws to unify his people
The invasion of China led to new trade routes into Mongolia, lifting its isolationism
The heavily propagandized war in Khwarizm gave Mongols access to new areas of study
Ogodei took over after Genghis’s death but failed to carry on his father’s legacy in several key areas
Female Mongol rule led to discord until Mongke took power, pushing the physical limits of his empire more than anyone
The unification of the Sung Dynasty resulted from Khubilai Khan’s strategic skills rather than military prowess
Commercial water routes expanding into Europe brought new technology, ideas, and philosophies
The Black Plague desecrated the Mongol Empire and led to its eventual collapse
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About the author of Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World
Jack Weatherford
Jack Weatherford is a cultural anthropologist and former professor at Macalester College. He earned his Ph.D. in Anthropology at the University of California, San Diego. His extensive work on Mongolia has garnered him several titles and honors including the Order of the Polar Star, Mongolia’s highest civilian award for foreigners, and an honorary Doctorate of Humanities from Chinggis Khaan College.
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