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#476 – Jack Weatherford: Genghis Khan and the Mongol Empire

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The Weight of Brotherhood

This chapter explores the complex social dynamics within Mongolian society, particularly the authoritative role of the older brother. It examines a pivotal moment in Temujin's early life marked by a tragic fraternal conflict stemming from familial tensions and the heavy emotional fallout it creates.

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