been difficult to get information about Genghis Khan and the Mongol Empire until recently because of destruction, poor communication of information, and restriction. The first aspect of the difficulty of gleaning information about Genghis Khan stemmed from Stalin and the Soviet Union. Weatherford illustrates the complete lack of respect for history and culture in the following text: "During the 1930s, Stalin's henchmen executed some thirty thousand Mongols in a series of campaigns against their culture
GOALS: -My paper has cohesive analysis -All my paragraphs are effectively connected with transitions -My central claim is proven using evidence and analysis Terrific Timing and Tactics Located in the northeastern steppes of Central Asia, the Mongols were a group of nomadic pastoralists who, over the span of 150 years, were able to gain control over nearly all of Eurasia. By the thirteenth century, the Mongol empire stretched from Beijing to the Caspian Sea, covering between 11 and 12 million contiguous
Inioluwa Ojediran Santamaria World History K 13 December 2017 Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World Essay Jack Weatherford’s Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World provides a refreshing and insightful perspective on the Mongol Empire and their impact on history. Weatherford ardently dispels stereotypes often associated with Genghis Khan and the Mongols while highlighting their significant achievements that immensely induced them and the modern world. As Weatherford explained the
MAHATMA K. GANDHI VERSUS GENGHIS KHAN Emre Can Petek, International University of Sarajevo, Sarajevo April 9, 2013 ABSTRACT There are so many leaders in this world who shaped the destiny and created a new order for their countries. Two of very popular leaders are Mahatma Gandhi(India) and Genghis Khan(Mongolia). This research makes an analysis of these specific leaders, with focusing on their skills and how they changed the world, the ways they used while they were in charge. This paper will mention
to the Mongols quest to conquer the World. Though their reign was short, the Mongolian empire was one of the largest empires to spread across Southern Asia. Led by the furious Genghis Khan, the Mongols swept across Asia and conquered countless nations. One of the most profound innovations of the Mongols was their effectiveness in battle. Their well-developed strategies and innovative ideas pushed the Mongol campaign very deep into Asia. As a result, many cultures were lost to the Mongols during
Genghis Khan, leader of the Mongol empire, by all accounts could be defined as a conqueror due to his ability to unite people behind the common goal of expansion through military strength. Mongols launched a major initiative in 1209 led by Khan for search of new land, resources, and people. He “granted religious freedom to his subjects, abolished torture, encouraged trade and created the first international postal system” (http://www.history.com/topics/genghis-khan). Also, he was described as “ruthless
Literature Review: Karl Galinsky and Jack Weatherford By Niza Metoyer World History Richardson Abstract In this review I will analysis and deconstruct the works of Karl Galinsky and Jack Weatherford. The two works I will be looking at is “Augustus: Introduction to the Life of an Emperor” and “Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World.” This analysis will consist of a summary and deconstruction of each text as well as a comparison of the styles and structures of each author. The review
were made and countries were destroyed because of the importance of trade and the importance of building a fundamental, religious, and economical way of life. This paper will discuss the goals and functions of trades, and traders, and a historical analysis of world trade. This paper will also get into world trade patterns, of The Americas, Sub-Saharan Africa, The Indian Ocean, The Silk routes, China and The South China Sea, Europe and The Mediterranean, and The Atlantic Exploration.
central claim at least two times per paragraph All paragraphs effectively connected with transitions My claim is proven using evidence and analysis During the 13th and 14th centuries there existed the largest contiguous land empire in world history. This was the Mongol Empire, ruled by the military mastermind Genghis Khan and his succession of family members. The Mongol army, consisting of only 30,000 core horsemen and a fluctuating number of footsoldiers, were the most feared warriors at that time and
were made and countries were destroyed because of the importance of trade and the importance of building a fundamental, religious, and economical way of life. This paper will discuss the goals and functions of trades, and traders, and a historical analysis of world trade. This paper will also get into world trade patterns, of The Americas, Sub-Saharan Africa, The Indian Ocean, The Silk routes, China and The South China Sea, Europe and The Mediterranean, and The Atlantic Exploration. The goals