Author: Jack Weatherford
Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World by Jack Weatherford is a groundbreaking biography that reexamines the legacy of one of history’s most formidable conquerors. Weatherford presents Genghis Khan not merely as a ruthless warlord, but as a visionary leader who reshaped the medieval world. Through military strategy, political reform, religious tolerance, and economic innovation, Genghis Khan laid the foundations for globalization, influencing trade, law, and culture in ways that still resonate today.
Summary:
The book begins with Genghis Khan’s early life as Temujin, born into a nomadic Mongol tribe on the harsh steppes of Central Asia. His childhood was fraught with adversity—his father was poisoned by rival tribes, leaving his family destitute and vulnerable. Through sheer resilience and intelligence, Temujin built alliances, honed his military skills, and rose to power by uniting the fractious Mongol clans under his rule.
As Genghis Khan, he launched...
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