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Genghis Khan And The Making Of The Modern World Summary

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Genghis Khan and the making of the modern world is a book written by Jack Weatherford discussing the long lasting impact of Genghis khan life, legacy, and his superb strategic and militarized mind. This book not only discusses Genghis khan himself, it also goes in depth about the “empire he left with such a firm foundation that it continued growing for another 150 years” (Weatherford 2004, xx). The Mongols were still able to leaving a remarkable impact on the world even though “The Mongols made no technological breakthroughs, founded no new religions, wrote few books or dramas, and gave the world no new crops or methods of agriculture (Weatherford 2004, xxii). However, “with so many accomplishments by the Mongols” (Weatherford 2004, xxiv) it’s …show more content…

Part I, The Reign of Terror on the Steppe, 1162-1206, this section tells the story of Genghis Khan's youth, and eventual rise to power in adulthood through the first three chapters of the book. Part II, The Mongol World War, 1211-1261, this section continues with Genghis Khan's expansion of the Mongolian Empire, as well as the chronicles of his death and discusses the fate of the empire after his passing, throughout chapters 4-7. Part III, The Global Awakening, 1262-1962, this section contains the final three chapters. It starts off with the rule of Genghis Khan's grandson, Khubilai Khan and his form of the Mongol Empire. From there on the book goes on about how the Mongol Empire was able to expand to its highest peak under the split power of Genghis's grandchildren and eventually how the empire was eventually diffused into the cultures and societies they ruled due to the destructive toll the plague had on the global economy. The authors thesis of this book is the major influence the Mongols left through their dominate …show more content…

This book is not corroborating previous themes because the majority of previous themes interpret the Mongols as savages and bad, while this book highlights their good qualities such as their mastery of military techniques and military strategy, hence why they were extremely successful at conquering and dominating various territories and seen as savage rulers, this book more than anything stands basically alone on its take on the legendary Mongolian empire led by Genghis khan who was the most powerful shaman in history(Weatherford 2004,

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