Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World

Knew of mongols and their conquers of many nations and how merciless they were during war, but never knew how much they have positively changed the world. Seems all conquered nations , Europeans and Arabs and Chinese , have grudgingly needed to shame and degrade the mongols legacy as a way of taking revenge very late in history. History is full of lies and manipulation, we need always not to trust one source and always have our critical thinking and be suspiciousness ready. Mainly because fabricated history and manufactured ideology can lead to catastrophic consequences. I think I will go for the author next book. Also, I really liked his interview with Lex.

Fantastic book, well researched rich history

Articulate with keen observations littered throughout - very accessible and not academic and made to be both educational and entertaining - not in the least bit dry. Truly is comprehensive in its scope and evaluations on both historic and modern society and what we have to thank the mongols for - I strongly encourage you to read this book

“Fate did not hand Chinnguis Khan [aka Gengis Khan]his destiny. He made it himself. It seemed highly unlikely that he would have ever had enough horses to create a Spirit Banner, much less that he would follow it all over the world.”

This fascinating overview of the life and times of Gengis Khan is well worth the time to track down and read. Jack Weatherford has presented Khan as a unifier of the scattered Mongols as well as a shaper of his own future. Based upon the divergence of friendship and enmity, Khan developed what we now see as modern warfare techniques and the skelton of a government not see previously . Weatherford contends Gengis Khan May have changed the world, but did not let the world change him, returning to his roots for rest, reflection and recharging.

With each chapter, the author brings us deeper into the life of a man who changed the world to save others from being abused as he was. In this way, he helped to change the aspects and safety of his people far beyond his lifetime. This is a book to read and return to. Highly recommended 5/5

[disclaimer: I read this library ebook after hearing an author I follow talk about it. I have chosen to read and review it, and I hope someday to own a copy]

I agree it’s a well written book and well researched.

Unfortunately, after speaking to a native Mongolian, I learned the company that created the audio version mispronounce most, if not all, of the names.

I would have been easy to find a Mongolian to coach the narrator on the proper pronuciations of the people and places so that the wrong sound is not etched into the listener's memory.

Outstanding piece of work. Thank you!

This is the real story about one of the most influential human beings to ever walk the Earth. If you take Gengis Khan out of history, you have a drastically different world today.

A well-written book about a very influential man who changed the face of civilization.