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GENGHIS KHAN AND THE MAKING OF THE MODERN WORLD

BASED ON THE BOOK BY JACK WEATHERFORD

 

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CONTENT

The Formative Years on the Steppe

Early Trials and Tribulations

Forging Alliances and Breaking Bonds

Building a New Mongol Order

Unifying the Steppe

The Dawn of a New Era

Laying the Foundations of Empire

Expansion and Transformation of the Mongol World

The Global Awakening and Lasting Legacy

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ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World by Jack Weatherford explores the extraordinary life of Temujin, who rose from obscurity to unite the Mongol tribes and forge a powerful nation in the harsh landscape of the steppe. The book traces his early struggles, his strategic military campaigns across Asia and into Europe, and the establishment of a vast empire. It delves into the political and social innovations of the Mongols, including the adoption of a writing system and a unified legal code. The narrative examines themes of leadership, power, cultural exchange, and the lasting impact of the Mongol conquests on the world stage, challenging conventional perceptions of their legacy.

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