In Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World author Jack Weatherford shows that history is not simple. It is a mistake we learn in our schools when we are taught history through memorizing dates in a linear fashion. History is alive, it is complex and there are always small events leading up to a big episode. Professor Weatherford’s book builds a fascinating story around the many achievements of Genghis Kahn, as well as his military genius and leadership skills.
I have never appreciated the genius which was Genghis Kahn, always portrayed as a brute in pop culture and by his enemies. Uniting nomad tribes to form a strong Mongolia, organizing armies, creating a working bureaucracy, beginning the concept of diplomatic immunity, understanding economical achievements and even legislating laws which he must also obey (something I cannot say for today’s leaders) are part of his little known heritage.
Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World is a wonderful narrative which tackles a complex subject tactfully and with great skill.
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Another great book on Genghis Khan is by John Man. A great combination history/travelogue which actually asks the reader to sympathize with this man whose name is synonymous with pillage and destruction in much of the Western world.
I had a copy of this at one point, but lost it before I got around to reading it. I'll have to try to dig it up. Good review!
Thanks Pete, I'll have to check out the book by John Man. From what I understand, when Mongolia started to open up to the world they were shocked to hear that their national hero is considered such a villian throughout the world.
historicity is difficult to nail down, i have fund a number of historical books are more surmise and intelligent guess work based on the given facts.
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one of my most memorable reads as a id was "Ghengis Khan and The Mongol Horde" from the public library.
may have to add this one to the pile
Thanks for the comment and the suggestions, I'll have to check out that book
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