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Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World

By: Jack Weatherford
Narrated by: Jonathan Davis, Jack Weatherford
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The Mongol army led by Genghis Khan subjugated more lands and people in 25 years than the Romans did in 400. In nearly every country the Mongols conquered, they brought an unprecedented rise in cultural communication, expanded trade, and a blossoming of civilization.

Vastly more progressive than his European or Asian counterparts, Genghis Khan abolished torture, granted universal religious freedom, and smashed feudal systems of aristocratic privilege. From the story of his rise through the tribal culture to the explosion of civilization that the Mongol Empire unleashed, this brilliant work of revisionist history is nothing less than the epic story of how the modern world was made.

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©2005 Jack Weatherford (P)2010 Audible, Inc. Asia Europe Historical Medieval Mongol Empire World Middle Ages China Thought-Provoking Inspiring Iran Imperialism Ancient History Imperial Japan Middle East Russia Africa World History Mongolian Empire

Critic Reviews

"With appreciative descriptions of the sometimes tender tyrant, this chronicle supplies just enough personal and world history to satisfy any reader." ( Publishers Weekly)
"There is very little time for reading in my new job. But of the few books I've read, my favourite is Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World by Jack Weatherford. It's a fascinating book portraying Genghis Khan in a totally new light. It shows that he was a great secular leader, among other things." (Manmohan Singh, Prime Minister of India)
"Weatherford's admiration for Genghis and his firsthand knowledge of many of the sites important in Mongol history give this text an immediacy and a visual quality that are enhanced by Davis’s presentation. When the narrative begins to lag in its final hour or two as it moves farther from the twelfth century, Davis's crisp pace maintains the listener’s interest to the end. An informative and provocative work of popular history." ( AudioFile)
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The hidden history of Genghis Khan provides an unique opportunity to understand and imagine the world in the 13th century. Stories cover not only Genghis Khan but also his descendants. Some parts of the stories truly disrupt my stereotypes toward Mongolian. Great historical values!

The must-known missing history

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I didn't expect much of the book, as I have already learned on Genghis Khan and the Mongols, and met them before in history books. it's amazing that they are the first to globalize the world; the makers of modern China, India and Russia; and those that agitated Europe out of the Dark Ages...

Wow. And I thought I knew Genghis Khan...

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Such a wonderful and comprehensive look at the life and legacy of Genghis Khan and his descendants. I truly never appreciated the scope of the Mongolian empire or how innovative they were. This helped to dismantle the assumptions I’d previously held about Genghis, Mongolians and Asia in general.

Absolutely fascinating

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An amazing side of history that I knew little about and what I did know, I know now was much maligned and heavily influenced by anti Asian propaganda from the 18th century.
Such a history could easily become bogged down in the sheer numbers and facts involved but Jack Weatherford keeps the pace fast and at times you can literally hear and feel the Mongol cavalry charging across the steppes of Asia and Europe.
A must read history.

Excellent

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Brilliant, incisive, scholarly, this account sets Genghis Khan and the Mongols in their true historical context. How many of the essential innovations of the modern world were brought to us by the Mongols, and how little we appreciate them. A fascinating read.

Superb world history

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Gets better with each chapter. teaches how mongols influenced the world we live in today. enjoyed it very much.

excellent insight into history

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Excellent book for those wanting to learn about how the Mongol people influenced history. Written and read very well.

Great book, very well written

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Great presenter, awesome story and compelling evidence to the claims made in the book. The story of Ghenkis Khan is not what you think

Entertaining and insightful

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You will be left in awe. Incredibly easy to digest, and for someone that knows nothing of the subject extremely informative, impressive and thought provoking.

Just amazing

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Learnt a lot, very surprising culture and history. Enjoyed it more than I thought I would. Highly recommend

Loved it

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