The Conquests of Genghis KhanCan one man really change the world? If that man is Genghis Khan, the answer is yes. Born around 1161, Temujin, as he was named, grew up in humble surroundings. As a teenager, he fled from enemy raiders, but he became a fearless—and feared—man who commanded an army of thousands and an empire of millions. In fact, by the mid-1200s Genghis Khan’s Mongol Empire included much of the known world. Though he was responsible for the deaths of millions, he also showed tolerance for religious and cultural differences among the many peoples he conquered, and he brought stability and unification to a vast area where it had never before existed. Even today, the name Genghis Khan continues to instill fear in some and admiration in others. His election as Great Khan in approximately 1190 is surely one of history’s most pivotal moments. |
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Every morning I'll offer a sacrifice to Mount Burkhan. Every day I'll pray to the mountain. Let my children and my children's children remember this.” And people would remember. For that teenager was the future Genghis Khan—the most ...
In the time of Genghis Khan, these features of the land- scape offered Mongolia natural defenses against enemies and invaders. They also presented challenges to the region's inhabi- tants, however. Freezing winds rushed down from the ...
... held together with twine made from animal hair. Slender poles, often made of willow, formed a cone-shaped roof on top of the lattice. Heavy felt cloth made from sheep's wool covered the frame, offering protection from ...
A wide sashlike belt was wrapped around the waist, which not only held the del in place but also offered back support during long journeys on horseback. Summer dels were generally made of light woolen felt, while those worn in ...
For example, a chieftain might offer one of his wives to another leader as a token of friendship, trust, or gratitude. But in other ways, women were quite well respected in Mongol culture. Even the most powerful chiefs usually turned to ...
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Chapter Three Forging A Mongol Nation | 40 |
Chapter Four The Foundations Of An Empire | 58 |
Chapter Five Storming The Gates Of Cathay | 72 |
Chapter Six A Wave Crashing Westward | 90 |
Epilogue In The Great Khans Wake | 118 |
Primary Source Research | 130 |
Glossary | 143 |
Whos Who? | 145 |
Source Notes | 150 |
Selected Bibliography | 152 |
Further Reading And Websites | 153 |
Index | 156 |
About The AuthorPhoto Acknowledgments | 160 |
Back Flap | 161 |
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| 書名 | The Conquests of Genghis Khan Pivotal Moments in History |
| 作者 | Alison Behnke |
| 版本 | 圖解 |
| 出版者 | Twenty-First Century Books, 2008 |
| ISBN | 0761340254, 9780761340256 |
| 頁數 | 160 頁 |
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