genghis khan and the making of the modern world review

During the Black Death the empire is thrown into utter chaos as different social aspects of the world changes. When it reaches its greatest territorial extent, it the empire begins to change from its origins. The last section, “The Global Awakening”, tells the ending of the Mongolian empire. This part of the book is called “The Mongol World War”. After the death of Genghis, his sons take over after their father and continues expanding the country. Genghis manages to defeat the kingdom of Manchuria, the Central Asian empire of Khwarazm and conquers them, though he doesn’t manage to conquer the Sung dynasty of China. The second part of the book is where Genghis tries expanding the Mongolian powers and borders, as well as changing the Mongol customs and traditions. He also formed alliances with powerful warlords and it was during this time he changed his named to the famous Genghis Khan. When he got married his wife was abducted, though he managed to save her, he made many enemies.

Slowly and surely, he started rising in the ranks, and with this trouble follows. Temujin and his family had been outcast from their tribe, and life was hard. It begins by generally describing the political and social life in Mongolia. The first part of the book is called “The Reign of Terror on the Steppe”. The story centers around Temujin, the man before Genghis Khan, and his life as he establishes the Mongol Empire and puts him and the Mongols in a more positive light than mainstream media does. Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World is a book written by a professor of anthropology at Macalester College in Minnesota and is divided into three parts. Written by people who wish to remain anonymous We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community.

Genghis khan and the making of the modern world review