Grew up in a world of violence (murder, kidnapping, enslavement), encountered no more than a few hundred people on the Mongolian steppe in his childhood, received no formal education. His life and character were shaped by rugged landscape on the Mongolian steppe. Genghis Khan was born in 1162, unified all tribes on steppe and founded the Mongol nation in 1206. See my notes below or Amazon for details and reviews. But his most significant contribution was that he set the foundation for the modern world with free commerce, open communication, shared knowledge, secular politics, religious coexistence, international law, and diplomatic immunity. In 25 years under Genghis Khan, the Mongol army conquered more lands and people than the Romans conquered in 400 years. He would take the harsh lessons he learned from an early age to unite warring tribes on the steppe and inspire a deep loyalty in his people. He faced a bitter fight for survival from the moment he entered the world. Genghis Khan’s life and character were shaped by the rugged terrain of the Mongolian steppe. Recommendation: 8/10.Īn intriguing look into the life of Genghis Khan and the far-reaching impact of the Mongol Empire that continues to be felt in the modern world. Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World – by Jack Weatherfordĭate read: 2/15/19.
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