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FReeper Canteen ~ Part IX of The Mongols ~ January 4, 2005
www.coldsiberia.org ^ | January 4, 2005 | LaDivaLoca

Posted on 01/03/2005 7:53:38 PM PST by LaDivaLoca

 
 

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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

Next Tuesday Conclusion of The Mongols: Ghenghis Khan




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To: The Sailor; MoJo2001
Happy Birthday, The Sailor!!!!!!!

WHOO HOOOOO!!!!!

A Birthday Boy!!!


161 posted on 01/03/2005 11:01:19 PM PST by Brad’s Gramma (Proud Patriots dot ORG!!! Operation Valentine's Day!!)
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To: Brad's Gramma

Gramma.....#100!!


162 posted on 01/03/2005 11:28:28 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (Support Our Troops! Operation Valentine's Day ~ www.proudpatriots.org)
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To: ariamne
Prayers sent, arianme, for your beloved Marine.

Thanks, SSgt Joseph M for your service to America.


163 posted on 01/03/2005 11:49:05 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (Support Our Troops! Operation Valentine's Day ~ www.proudpatriots.org)
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To: international american
Good evening, ia.
164 posted on 01/03/2005 11:51:51 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (Support Our Troops! Operation Valentine's Day ~ www.proudpatriots.org)
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To: The Mayor

Thanks, TM, for the fresh coffee and inspiration for our troops.


165 posted on 01/03/2005 11:55:07 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (Support Our Troops! Operation Valentine's Day ~ www.proudpatriots.org)
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To: SevenofNine
I did see about the Anchorage firefighters going to Thailand. Thanks, Seven, for the international updates.


166 posted on 01/04/2005 12:16:02 AM PST by Kathy in Alaska (Support Our Troops! Operation Valentine's Day ~ www.proudpatriots.org)
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To: tomkow6

I got here too late to do any good, Tomkow!

I did FReepmail her but I noticed
she just kept right on posting.

I learned long ago you can tell a woman,
you just can't tell 'em ... much.

See you in a few hours.
Glad you're 'puterizing again!

unc.


167 posted on 01/04/2005 12:17:22 AM PST by uncleshag (__What would YOU like to hear__)
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To: MeekMom

Good morning, MeekMom.


168 posted on 01/04/2005 12:17:51 AM PST by Kathy in Alaska (Support Our Troops! Operation Valentine's Day ~ www.proudpatriots.org)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/1313479/posts


169 posted on 01/04/2005 12:18:13 AM PST by Howlin
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To: PzLdr

Thanks, PzLdr, for stopping in with additional about the Mongols.


170 posted on 01/04/2005 12:19:40 AM PST by Kathy in Alaska (Support Our Troops! Operation Valentine's Day ~ www.proudpatriots.org)
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To: Howlin
Just saw this on Fox News. The terrorists are determined.....they cannot prevail. God bless and keep safe our Military men and women as they work to get the Iraqis to the elections.
171 posted on 01/04/2005 12:26:14 AM PST by Kathy in Alaska (Support Our Troops! Operation Valentine's Day ~ www.proudpatriots.org)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Night Music
Dick Damron

172 posted on 01/04/2005 12:34:00 AM PST by uncleshag (__What would YOU like to hear__)
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To: Fawnn
Thanks, Alfred V. “Pooch” Emans, for your service to America. RIP.


173 posted on 01/04/2005 12:34:01 AM PST by Kathy in Alaska (Support Our Troops! Operation Valentine's Day ~ www.proudpatriots.org)
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To: mylife
Thanks, my, for your (step)Grandad's service to our country.


174 posted on 01/04/2005 12:36:38 AM PST by Kathy in Alaska (Support Our Troops! Operation Valentine's Day ~ www.proudpatriots.org)
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To: TASMANIANRED
Thanks to your Dad, Taz, for his service to America.


175 posted on 01/04/2005 12:39:35 AM PST by Kathy in Alaska (Support Our Troops! Operation Valentine's Day ~ www.proudpatriots.org)
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To: uncleshag

Hmmmmm....a cue? LOL!! I'm working on it. Thanks, uncle. Did you get your 3 yet?


176 posted on 01/04/2005 12:41:57 AM PST by Kathy in Alaska (Support Our Troops! Operation Valentine's Day ~ www.proudpatriots.org)
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Duty ~ Honor ~ Country

Click above to visit "A Day in the Life of President Bush"

177 posted on 01/04/2005 12:42:52 AM PST by Kathy in Alaska (Support Our Troops! Operation Valentine's Day ~ www.proudpatriots.org)
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To: All


A PRAYER OF PROTECTION

The light of God surround you
The love of God enfold you
The power of God protect you
The presence of God watch over you
Wherever you are,God is,
And all is well.
Amen.

Bless This House



Bless this house O Lord we pray;
Make it safe by night and day;
Bless these walls so firm and stout,
Keeping want and trouble out:
Bless the roof and chimneys tall,
Let thy peace lie over all;
Bless this door, that it may prove
ever open to joy and love.


Bless these windows shining bright,
Letting in God's heav'nly light;
Bless the hearth a'blazing there,
with smoke ascending like a prayer;
Bless the folk who dwell within,
keep them pure and free from sin;
Bless us all that we may be
Fit O Lord to dwell with thee;
Bless us all that one day we
May dwell O Lord with thee.



(Click on candle or flag at the top to hear the music)



178 posted on 01/04/2005 12:43:51 AM PST by Kathy in Alaska (Support Our Troops! Operation Valentine's Day ~ www.proudpatriots.org)
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To: Kathy in Alaska
Yes I have had 3 + naps, Ma.

Thanks for all you do for>br> the Canteen, FR and in
support of the TROOPS!


179 posted on 01/04/2005 12:46:40 AM PST by uncleshag (__What would YOU like to hear__)
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To: Brad's Gramma; StarCMC; Fawnn
National WWII Memorial Registry

This what you are looking for?

180 posted on 01/04/2005 12:52:26 AM PST by Kathy in Alaska (Support Our Troops! Operation Valentine's Day ~ www.proudpatriots.org)
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