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Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World with Jack Weatherford (WIM514)

The "What is Money?" Show

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Genghis Khan: Commerce and Currency

This chapter delves into Genghis Khan's spiritual beliefs and how they shaped his views on wealth and commerce. It examines his focus on trade as a lifeline for prosperity, his strategic control of the Silk Road, and the introduction of currency systems under his and his grandson Kublai Khan's leadership. The discussion also highlights the cyclical nature of monetary systems, the risks of inflation, and the historical lessons surrounding currency trust and value.

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