Pax Mongolica: Genghis Khan & Kublai Khan
Conflicted: A History Podcast
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The Godfather and the Sons of Jingis Khan
Jengis khan desperately craved peace of mind. He needed a worthy successor someone who could keep the empire together when he died. Unfortunately, his choices weren't great. Each of his four sons had a debilitating achilles heel. Jochi was mild mannered and intelligent with a really good temperament. Shagatai refused to even acknowledge him as his true brother.
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