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Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World

Book • 2004
This book, written by Jack Weatherford, challenges the traditional Western view of Genghis Khan as a ruthless destroyer.

Instead, it portrays Khan as a secular leader who promoted egalitarianism, religious tolerance, and free trade.

The Mongol Empire, under Khan's leadership, subjugated vast lands and people, but also facilitated cultural communication, expanded trade routes, and contributed to the blossoming of civilization.

Weatherford argues that the Mongols' rule was less burdensome than that of European nobility, with lighter taxes, tolerance of local customs and religions, and universal education for boys.

The book also explores how the Mongols encouraged scientific advances, improved agriculture, and sponsored lucrative international trade, thereby influencing European civilization and the modern world.

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