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FReeper Canteen ~ Part IX of The Mongols ~ January 4, 2005
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| January 4, 2005
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Genghis Khan The Mongolians of the 12th and 13th century were seen as nothing more than savage barbarians by their enemies, who inhabited what is now China, Russia, and the Middle East (Nicolle 7). Because the Mongolians were brutal and because Mongol history was mostly recorded by Mongol victims, this view has lasted almost eight hundred years (Nicolle 7). However under their greatest leader, Genghis Khan, the Mongolians were much more than wild and undisciplined crushers of cities, agriculture, and established civilizations. Genghis Khan created more than he destroyed. A military genius, Genghis led methodical campaigns that first brought together the warring tribes of Mongolia into a nation and then conquered Mongolias powerful neighboring empires (USA Today 1). Not only did Genghis create Mongolia the ruler brought education, including Mongolias first written language, and a code of laws to the country (USA Today 1). Finally, Genghis Khan laid the foundation for the Mongol Empire, one of the greatest empires of all time (Marshall 64-65). Heritage of Genghis Khan Genghis Khan was born "Temuchin" around 1167 (Marshall 24). The name was taken from one of the Tartars (a rival nomadic tribe) who Temuchins father, Yesugei, had killed (Nicolle 17-18). According to legend, Temuchin was born holding a blood clot in his fist (Lister 18). This was considered to be a symbol that the child would be a heroic fighter (Lister 18). Temuchin became head of the family at the age of just 12 or 13 after Yesugei was slain by a group of Tartars (Nicolle 17). Yesugei had been a lesser chief of the Borjigin clan but the clan rejected the young Temuchin as leader and cast his family out (Nicolle 17). For a period of time Temuchins family lived in extreme poverty but through courageous deeds, such as escaping capture and retrieving stolen horses, Temuchin was able to attract followers and build a reputation that spread across Mongolia (geocities.com 2-3). In addition to many followers Temuchin was also able to attract two strong allies. The most important was Yesugeis blood brother Togrul, leader of the Kereit tribe, one of the most powerful Mongolian tribes at that time (Humphrey 39). Togrul helped gather together Yesgueis followers under Temuchin when the Merkits (another Mongolian tribe) kidnapped Temichins wife Borte (Humphrey 39). Matters of "honor" and "revenge" were the source of much tribal conflict and the motive for this kidnapping (Lister 68-69). Yesugeis wife had been taken from the Merkits and so Borte was taken to even the score (Nicolle 18). In the end this benefited Temuchin enormously since Togrul also convinced Jamuga (a childhood friend of Temuchin who now led a large tribe) to join Temuchin and Togrul in a war against the Merkits (Humphrey 44). The three men defeated the Merkits and retrieved Borte (Humphrey 44). This was Temuchin's first command and the victory greatly improved his image and increased his power (Marshall 27-28). Large numbers of young, devoted warriors were drawn to him (Lister 102-103). After Jamuga helped Temuchin defeat the Merkits the friendship was renewed and followers were combined (Humphrey 46). When the two strong leaders came into conflict and separated about a year and a half later many of Jamugas followers decided to remain with Temuchin (Humphrey 46). At the age of about twenty Temuchin was declared "Khan," or ruler, of several tribes (Lister 99-101). Genghis Khan |
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To: mylife
Good night dear friend..
Sleep well!
Hugs!
Ms.B
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posted on
01/03/2005 10:01:01 PM PST
by
MS.BEHAVIN
(If it is not right, do not do it; if it is not true, do not say it. Marcus Aurelius)
To: StarCMC
142
posted on
01/03/2005 10:01:05 PM PST
by
TASMANIANRED
(Black Dogs are my life.)
To: Brad's Gramma; Fawnn
143
posted on
01/03/2005 10:02:00 PM PST
by
HiJinx
(www .ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Valentine's Day ~ 1/1/05 to 1/21/05)
To: Brad's Gramma
'Cuz yer cacklin like a madwoman?
Ms.B
144
posted on
01/03/2005 10:02:37 PM PST
by
MS.BEHAVIN
(If it is not right, do not do it; if it is not true, do not say it. Marcus Aurelius)
To: HiJinx; Fawnn; Kathy in Alaska
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!
145
posted on
01/03/2005 10:03:03 PM PST
by
Brad’s Gramma
(Proud Patriots dot ORG!!! Operation Valentine's Day!!)
To: mylife
It doesn't seem right that after doing the depression, Saving the World from fascism, before getting on with their lives that they should just flicker out.
God Bless them all, You said it very well, Thank you
146
posted on
01/03/2005 10:04:18 PM PST
by
TASMANIANRED
(Black Dogs are my life.)
To: Brad's Gramma
My pleasure, Grammie!
Now, seriously, I'm going to find myself in the doghouse if I don't tear myself away from this PC and get myself back to the bedroom.
Mrs. HJ is just coming out of the worst part of her chest cold, and she really needs some cuddling. Or I do. I'm not sure which...I'm just sure I don't like the idea of the doghouse.
G'Night, all!
147
posted on
01/03/2005 10:08:07 PM PST
by
HiJinx
(www .ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Valentine's Day ~ 1/1/05 to 1/21/05)
To: HiJinx
You can't read this till morning. I won't let you.
Good morning HiJinx! Did you have a good night's sleep?
148
posted on
01/03/2005 10:09:48 PM PST
by
Brad’s Gramma
(Proud Patriots dot ORG!!! Operation Valentine's Day!!)
To: StarCMC
To: HiJinx
I'm pretty sure you gave it to somebody else recently. (Didn't you? LOL) ;)
150
posted on
01/03/2005 10:14:31 PM PST
by
Fawnn
(Canteen wOOhOO Consultant and CookingWithPam.com person - Faith makes things possible, not easy.)
To: Brad's Gramma; Kathy in Alaska; mylife; uncleshag; Fawnn; Spotsy; Jet Jaguar; All
Good night Grammie!
Good night Ma!
Good night Canteeners and Troops!
God Bless and keep you, always...
Much Love and many thanks!
Spotsybelle...
Say Jetta prayers for me!!??
Hugs to all..
Ms.B
151
posted on
01/03/2005 10:15:01 PM PST
by
MS.BEHAVIN
(If it is not right, do not do it; if it is not true, do not say it. Marcus Aurelius)
To: HiJinx
Dream your good dreams!!!
152
posted on
01/03/2005 10:15:43 PM PST
by
Fawnn
(Canteen wOOhOO Consultant and CookingWithPam.com person - Faith makes things possible, not easy.)
To: Fawnn
ME!!! #150!!!
153
posted on
01/03/2005 10:17:57 PM PST
by
Fawnn
(Canteen wOOhOO Consultant and CookingWithPam.com person - Faith makes things possible, not easy.)
To: Brad's Gramma
LOL! OH brother, I have a feeling this will be a many-year commitment! Buckle up family...
154
posted on
01/03/2005 10:20:52 PM PST
by
ariamne
(reformed liberal-Shieldmaiden of the Infidel)
To: Fawnn
WOO HOO!!
150!!!
I GOTTA GET SOME WOO HOOS!
LOL
Ms.B
155
posted on
01/03/2005 10:21:36 PM PST
by
MS.BEHAVIN
(If it is not right, do not do it; if it is not true, do not say it. Marcus Aurelius)
To: The Sailor; MoJo2001
Happy Birthday to The Sailor!!
This was your 1st cake, but MoJo ate it, so here's another.
156
posted on
01/03/2005 10:27:40 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
(Support Our Troops! Operation Valentine's Day ~ www.proudpatriots.org)
To: StarCMC; tomkow6; All
Well Wash Post reporting that Dubya is plan to limited benefits in social security for future workers
Also report off UK telegraph reporting that start next Month Germany going limited how much jack to give unemployer worker
You know what I didnt' realize this I watching European journal do you know it more profitable stay unemployed than look for a JOB
Yeah I am serious
YOu get more benefit if you stay jobless over six months
I could understand why Germany is failing
157
posted on
01/03/2005 10:42:34 PM PST
by
SevenofNine
("Not everybody , in it, for truth, justice, and the American way,"=Det Lennie Briscoe)
To: All
Observed at Baghdad, Iraq
Scattered clouds 62° F Low: 50° F
Observed at Mosul, Iraq
Chance of rain 50° F Low: 41° F
158
posted on
01/03/2005 10:49:22 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
(Support Our Troops! Operation Valentine's Day ~ www.proudpatriots.org)
To: The Sailor; MoJo2001
Happy HAPPY Happy Birthday,
The Sailor!!!
159
posted on
01/03/2005 10:57:57 PM PST
by
Fawnn
(Canteen wOOhOO Consultant and CookingWithPam.com person - Faith makes things possible, not easy.)
To: ariamne
You haven't a clue.... :)
I'm glad to have met you tonight.
And with that, everyone, I'm logging off and going to bed.
God bless each of you...especially our troops!!!
Night!
160
posted on
01/03/2005 10:59:45 PM PST
by
Brad’s Gramma
(Proud Patriots dot ORG!!! Operation Valentine's Day!!)
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