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FReeper Canteen ~ Part IX of The Mongols ~ January 4, 2005
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Part IX of The Mongols

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 Mongolia’s powerful neighboring empires (USA Today 1). Not only did Genghis create Mongolia the ruler brought education, including Mongolia’s 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 Temuchin’s 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 Temuchin’s 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 Yesugei’s blood brother Togrul, leader of the Kereit tribe, one of the most powerful Mongolian tribes at that time (Humphrey 39). Togrul helped gather together Yesguei’s followers under Temuchin when the Merkits (another Mongolian tribe) kidnapped Temichin’s 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). Yesugei’s 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 Jamuga’s 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: beachn4fun
once he retires from the military and becomes a full time dangerous duck

I can always get a job as an alligator wrestler


361 posted on 01/04/2005 9:36:13 AM PST by darkwing104 (Let's get dangerous)
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To: Lady Jag
Thanks for the pics and I do own a truck.


362 posted on 01/04/2005 9:37:46 AM PST by darkwing104 (Let's get dangerous)
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To: beachn4fun
among the AmerIndians in the "old days", abusing/raping/murdering women & children was the ONLY thing they turned captives "over to the women" for.

it was the ULTIMATE in torture.

i'm reliably informed that a really "good lady of the tribe" could keep a rapist/murderer CONCIOUS & SCREAMING for a couple of WEEKS, while removing his skin a little piece at a time. (i hope that's NOT too graphic for FR- it IS true.)

free dixie,sw

363 posted on 01/04/2005 9:39:44 AM PST by stand watie ( being a damnyankee is no better than being a racist. it is a LEARNED prejudice against dixie.)
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To: StarCMC
FAST AS FAST CAN BE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

...................NEVER EVER GONNA CATCH ME!!!!!!!!!

364 posted on 01/04/2005 9:40:15 AM PST by tomkow6 (.....who wants a beer????.....who wants a beer????.....who wants a beer????.....who wants a beer????)
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To: StarCMC
rotflmRao!

free dixie,sw

365 posted on 01/04/2005 9:41:19 AM PST by stand watie ( being a damnyankee is no better than being a racist. it is a LEARNED prejudice against dixie.)
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To: beachn4fun
God forgive me for that un-Christian like attitude!!!

I don't think wishing death to someone who has taken innocent life is un-Christian...God will take care of this monstrous animal!

366 posted on 01/04/2005 9:41:55 AM PST by luvie (Notice the DUM's don't talk about 3rd-term presidencies since November 2nd--hmmmm??!!)
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To: LUV W
me neither!

free dixie,sw

367 posted on 01/04/2005 9:42:45 AM PST by stand watie ( being a damnyankee is no better than being a racist. it is a LEARNED prejudice against dixie.)
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To: bentfeather

bentfeather!!! #250!!!

368 posted on 01/04/2005 9:42:57 AM PST by Fawnn (Canteen wOOhOO Consultant and CookingWithPam.com person - Faith makes things possible, not easy.)
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To: stand watie

and I love being a secession bonnett, cockade wearin' copperhead!
your pupil will continue to learn..

Ari


369 posted on 01/04/2005 9:44:31 AM PST by ariamne (reformed liberal-Shieldmaiden of the Infidel)
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To: Kathy in Alaska; StarCMC; laurenmarlowe; LUV W
Good morning to each of you!!

I had a "working vacation" the last two weeks. There were plenty of jobs at home, and then taking down the Christmas decorations the past two days.

I was helping my neighbor build a new workshop when he needed help with the heavier lumber. His sons (puppy power as he calls them) helped at times as well, but they were making trips to buy things for college. One left back to Cal Tech on Sunday.

I spent time with my daughter who is also home for the Christmas break She goes back on Jan 18. She likes to sleep in until 11 or 12, so I had time for some things in the AM. She also went shopping, so I had time to do other things as well.

The weather was cold and windy for a few days, so I was trapped in the house. At least we had quite a few things to wrap for Christmas, so that was my job.

370 posted on 01/04/2005 9:45:09 AM PST by Arrowhead1952 (Lose the embedded reporters in our military.)
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To: StarCMC; Old Sarge

Thanks, Star, for the update. Poor SSarge...what a logistics nightmare! Sending up a prayer for his peace of mind, and another that the Jalopy is ready for him upon his arrival. When next he calls, please let him know I've sent a ((HUG)).


371 posted on 01/04/2005 9:46:02 AM PST by Kathy in Alaska (Support Our Troops! Operation Valentine's Day ~ www.proudpatriots.org)
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To: ariamne
YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!

free the southland,sw

372 posted on 01/04/2005 9:46:50 AM PST by stand watie ( being a damnyankee is no better than being a racist. it is a LEARNED prejudice against dixie.)
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To: stand watie
GM, oops, GA, sw.

It is the pits here. Raining and ice citywide. My parking lot is a nightmare!!

373 posted on 01/04/2005 9:47:48 AM PST by Kathy in Alaska (Support Our Troops! Operation Valentine's Day ~ www.proudpatriots.org)
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To: Fawnn
GM, Fawnn!

free dixie,sw

374 posted on 01/04/2005 9:48:28 AM PST by stand watie ( being a damnyankee is no better than being a racist. it is a LEARNED prejudice against dixie.)
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To: tomkow6

Thomas!!! #300!!!

375 posted on 01/04/2005 9:48:42 AM PST by Fawnn (Canteen wOOhOO Consultant and CookingWithPam.com person - Faith makes things possible, not easy.)
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To: Kathy in Alaska
POOR,POOR, Kathy!

i'll do a SUN dance for you!

free dixie,sw

376 posted on 01/04/2005 9:49:26 AM PST by stand watie ( being a damnyankee is no better than being a racist. it is a LEARNED prejudice against dixie.)
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To: Kathy in Alaska
better yet, TURN SOUTH. dixie has plenty of room for you/yours!

free dixie,sw

377 posted on 01/04/2005 9:50:06 AM PST by stand watie ( being a damnyankee is no better than being a racist. it is a LEARNED prejudice against dixie.)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Poor Sarge! By the time he finishes this trek for the Jalopy Rescue, he is gonna think Iraq is a piece of cake! I just hope he knows that we are sitting here in our jammies hoping for the best for him getting everything taken care of before he has to leave, and wishing we could do more!


378 posted on 01/04/2005 9:51:31 AM PST by luvie (Notice the DUM's don't talk about 3rd-term presidencies since November 2nd--hmmmm??!!)
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To: Fawnn
are you having fun?
379 posted on 01/04/2005 9:51:44 AM PST by tomkow6 (.....who wants a beer????.....who wants a beer????.....who wants a beer????.....who wants a beer????)
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To: StarCMC

Winglethorp's mom!!! #350!!!

380 posted on 01/04/2005 9:56:48 AM PST by Fawnn (Canteen wOOhOO Consultant and CookingWithPam.com person - Faith makes things possible, not easy.)
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