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FReeper Canteen ~ Part IX of The Mongols ~ January 4, 2005
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| January 4, 2005
| LaDivaLoca
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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: Jet Jaguar
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01/04/2005 1:45:15 AM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
(Support Our Troops! Operation Valentine's Day ~ www.proudpatriots.org)
To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub
Good morning to Tonkin and all the crew.
202
posted on
01/04/2005 1:46:06 AM PST
by
Pusterfuss
(You know, doing what is right is easy. The problem is knowing what is right. LBJ)
To: LaDivaLoca; 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub; Kathy in Alaska; tomkow6
Mornin', everybody ! Happy Tuesday!
Have a cup while you Freep ! |
For those who prefer hot chocolate..... |
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posted on
01/04/2005 2:35:10 AM PST
by
MeekOneGOP
("Go thru life w/a Bible in one hand, and your right hand on the mouse connected to FR!--Grampa Dave")
To: Kathy in Alaska
Kathy in Alaska!!! #200!!!
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posted on
01/04/2005 2:55:55 AM PST
by
Fawnn
(Canteen wOOhOO Consultant and CookingWithPam.com person - Faith makes things possible, not easy.)
To: Kathy in Alaska
((HUGS))Good morning, Kathy. How's it oing?
And a very pleasant good morning to everyone at the Canteen and to all our military at home and abroad. Thanks for your continued service to our country.
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posted on
01/04/2005 3:02:16 AM PST
by
E.G.C.
To: StarCMC
((HUGS))Good morning, Star. How's it going?
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posted on
01/04/2005 3:03:28 AM PST
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E.G.C.
To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub
Good morning, Tonk. How's it going?
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posted on
01/04/2005 3:04:03 AM PST
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E.G.C.
To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub
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posted on
01/04/2005 3:04:24 AM PST
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E.G.C.
To: LaDivaLoca
((HUGS))Good morning, Diva. How's it going?
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posted on
01/04/2005 3:04:49 AM PST
by
E.G.C.
To: ariamne
First..............Hey ariamne..........
and second, There is NO 12 Step program here. Other wise, there would be NO CANTEEN. We're all addicted. That's how we manage to keep the Canteen
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posted on
01/04/2005 4:25:41 AM PST
by
beachn4fun
("Resistance is futile, but I may be placated with chocolates")
To: LaDivaLoca; 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub; 2LT Radix jr; Radix; Severa; Bethbg79; southerngrit; ...
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posted on
01/04/2005 4:51:30 AM PST
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tomkow6
(.....who wants a beer????.....who wants a beer????.....who wants a beer????.....who wants a beer????)
To: LaDivaLoca; 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub; 2LT Radix jr; Radix; Severa; Bethbg79; southerngrit; ...
Good morning, LaDiva!! Good morning, Canteen Crew! Good morning, EVERYBODY!
GOOD
MORNING
TROOPS!
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posted on
01/04/2005 4:52:14 AM PST
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tomkow6
(.....who wants a beer????.....who wants a beer????.....who wants a beer????.....who wants a beer????)
To: LaDivaLoca; 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub; 2LT Radix jr; Radix; Severa; Bethbg79; southerngrit; ...
Today's FEEBLE
YOKE :
A father came home from work one night to find his little boy sitting on the cat, with a pen and paper in his hand.
Why are you sitting on Felix? he asked.
Well, teacher told us to write an essay on the family pet.
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posted on
01/04/2005 4:52:49 AM PST
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tomkow6
(.....who wants a beer????.....who wants a beer????.....who wants a beer????.....who wants a beer????)
To: LaDivaLoca; 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub; 2LT Radix jr; Radix; Severa; Bethbg79; southerngrit; ...
Chicagoland Weather
January 04, 2005 |
Chicago, IL |
Sunrise |
7:19 AM (CST) |
Sunset |
4:33 PM (CST) |
Hrs. of Daylight |
9 Hrs., 14 Mins |
Winter Storm Watch - URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR COOK COUNTY VALID FROM TUE JAN 04 2005 04:33 AM CST UNTIL TUE JAN 04 2005 11:00 AM CST. |
BENTON-BOONE-COOK-DE KALB-DUPAGE-FORD-GRUNDY-IROQUOIS-JASPER-KANE- KANKAKEE-KENDALL-LA SALLE-LAKE-LEE-LIVINGSTON-MCHENRY-NEWTON-OGLE- PORTER-WILL-WINNEBAGO- 432 AM CST TUE JAN 4 2005 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING TO LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... THE POTENTIAL FOR HEAVY SNOWFALL IS GREATEST NORTH OF INTERSTATE 80 WHERE SNOWFALL AMOUNTS IN EXCESS OF 6 INCHES ARE POSSIBLE. SIGNIFICANT ICE ACCUMULATIONS ARE POSSIBLE FURTHER TO THE SOUTH...ESPECIALLY SOUTH OF A LINE FROM STREATOR TO KANKAKEE TO DE MOTTE. THE EXACT TRACK OF THIS STORM WILL LARGELY DETERMINE THE LOCATION AND AMOUNTS OF SNOW AND ICE ACCUMULATION. THE PRECIPITATION SHOULD DIMINISH TO SCATTERED SNOW SHOWERS BY THURSDAY MORNING. ANYONE PLANNING TRAVEL ACROSS NORTH CENTRAL OR NORTHEAST ILLINOIS ALONG WITH NORTHWEST INDIANA SHOULD KEEP UPDATED ON THE LATEST FORECASTS REGARDING THIS WINTER STORM TO AFFECT THE AREA TUESDAY NIGHT INTO WEDNESDAY EVENING. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FOOD. CHECK PRESCRIPTIONS TO ENSURE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF MEDICINE THROUGH THE DURATION OF THE STORM. CHECK FURNACES AND FUEL LEVELS...AND IF TRAVEL IS NECESSARY... MAKE SURE YOUR CAR IS WINTERIZED AND IN GOOD WORKING ORDER. |
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posted on
01/04/2005 4:53:26 AM PST
by
tomkow6
(.....who wants a beer????.....who wants a beer????.....who wants a beer????.....who wants a beer????)
To: Fawnn
215
posted on
01/04/2005 4:54:25 AM PST
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tomkow6
(.....who wants a beer????.....who wants a beer????.....who wants a beer????.....who wants a beer????)
To: MeekOneGOP
216
posted on
01/04/2005 4:54:46 AM PST
by
tomkow6
(.....who wants a beer????.....who wants a beer????.....who wants a beer????.....who wants a beer????)
To: E.G.C.
217
posted on
01/04/2005 4:55:09 AM PST
by
tomkow6
(.....who wants a beer????.....who wants a beer????.....who wants a beer????.....who wants a beer????)
To: beachn4fun
218
posted on
01/04/2005 4:55:27 AM PST
by
tomkow6
(.....who wants a beer????.....who wants a beer????.....who wants a beer????.....who wants a beer????)
To: LaDivaLoca; tomkow6; 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub; Kathy in Alaska; bentfeather; Bethbg79; StarCMC; ...
Good morning Everyone. Good morning/afternoon/evening to our AWESOME military, our Allies, and their families.
We here in the DC/Metro area are in for another nice day, although overcast. However, we have a system heading this way that will drop rain on some of us and possible sleet on others.
I'm starting to get a little nervous with all this warm weather. You know the saying, 'the calm before the storm?' Yup! You got it!
The old Farmers Almanac says, for the Atlantic Corridor, some of the coldest temps will be mid-January, from late Feb until first day of Spring. With significant snowfalls early and late Feb. So, you see we still have a ways to go.
Once again, I show up to over 200 posts. I just keep falling behind more and more.
Well, I might as well try to read some of these posts before I have to dive into work again.
I don't know about the rest of you but one of the things I like about the FReepathon is the neat, funny (and some gross) graphics that the fund raisers post.
So, stick around.....I'll be bock.
Now remember, the Canteen is always open
So, come on in and sit for a while. There's alway plenty of coffee, pancakes, conversation, silliness, and plain old BS.
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posted on
01/04/2005 5:09:29 AM PST
by
beachn4fun
("Resistance is futile, but I may be placated with chocolates")
To: tomkow6
220
posted on
01/04/2005 5:10:22 AM PST
by
Fawnn
(Canteen wOOhOO Consultant and CookingWithPam.com person - Faith makes things possible, not easy.)
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