Genghis Khan
And the Making of the Modern World
(Autor) Jack WeatherfordNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The startling true history of how one extraordinary man from a remote corner of the world created an empire that led the world into the modern age—by the author featured in Echoes of the Empire: Beyond Genghis Khan. The Mongol army led by Genghis Khan subjugated more lands and people in twenty-five years than the Romans did in four hundred. 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.
Jack Weatherford
Jack Weatherford is an American anthropologist and author known for his work on indigenous peoples, cultures, and history. His most notable works include "Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World" and "The Secret History of the Mongol Queens." Weatherford's writing style combines thorough research with engaging storytelling, making complex historical narratives accessible to a wide audience. His contributions to literature include shedding light on lesser-known historical figures and events, as well as challenging conventional narratives about the past. "Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World" remains Weatherford's most famous work, showcasing his ability to reframe historical figures and events in a new light.
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