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FReeper Canteen ~ Conclusion of The Mongols ~ January 11, 2005
www.coldsiberia.org ^ | January 11, 2005 | LaDivaLoca

Posted on 01/10/2005 7:58:39 PM PST by LaDivaLoca

 
 

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Conclusion of The Mongols

Genghis Khan

Now with a larger following and the help of Togrul and the Chin (a large civilization in northern China), Temuchin was able to defeat the Tartars and avenge his father’s death (Nicolle 18). Temuchin continued to build power by removing rivals (Nicolle 18-19). Deals were struck with most Mongol chieftains giving them leadership roles and wives (Humphrey 47). These chiefs who would not serve under other chiefs were willing to serve under the dominating Temuchin (Humphrey 47). Eventually Jamuga became Temuchin’s primary rival allying with Temuchin’s enemies in a series of campaigns which came to include even Togrul and the Kereits (Nicolle 19). Using superior political and military skill, Temuchin defeated and integrated all opposing Mongol tribes (Marshall 28-32). By 1206 Temuchin led more than two million people and ruled land stretching a 1000 miles from west to east and 600 miles from Siberia in the north to the Gobi Desert in the south (Humphrey 57, 63). Temuchin’s followers, while still nomadic, were now united behind their leader and considered themselves one nation of Mongols (Humphrey 59). Temuchin took the name Genghis which appropriately meant universal leader (USA Today 1).

Having created a nation Genghis now looked to build an empire (Humphrey 77-78). During his lifetime Genghis conquered Hsi Hsia a southwestern border country of Mongolia, the Chin empire of north China, and (after being provoked by the massacre of a trade caravan and subsequent murder of his ambassador) the medieval Muslim kingdom of Khwarezm (Marshall 42-57). Genghis was able to consistently defeat larger forces by using ruthless military strategies which are well-known and innovative military strategies which should be well known (Marshall 37-57). Genghis’ highly disciplined troops were equally capable of slaughtering civilians whose armies refused to surrender and mastering the advanced methods required to capture fortified cities (Humphrey 82-83). Well supplied and constantly drilled in war games, the Mongolian men were always prepared for war (Humphrey 68). In the field of battle Genghis maintained close communications with commanders using swift "arrow messengers, signal flags, and fire (Humphrey 79-78). The entire army moved and attacked on horseback and there were always one or two fresh horses available for each man (Humphrey 65). Combined with other tactics, the incredible mobility of Genghis’ forces (which was probably not matched until the German blitzkrieg of WWII) always gave him the advantage of surprise (Humphrey 67-68). The History of Mongolia

Most of the Western world views Genghis Khan as a simple savage who overwhelmed others by brute force (Marshall 64). However, Genghis was a cunning warrior, a superb motivator, an organized leader, and a wise ruler who valued loyalty, education, strict laws, and the exchange of knowledge and goods with other cultures. Genghis created Mongolia and established an empire that reached from the Pacific Ocean to the Black Sea and from Siberia to Tibet (USA Today 1). Genghis died in 1227 but the structure and tradition the great leader established did not (Nicolle 46-47). Descendants were well positioned to expand Genghis Khan’s Mongol Empire from the Pacific to the Danube and from Siberia to the Indian Ocean, an area in which half the population of the world then lived (Humphrey 107). It took a genius, not a savage, to accomplish this. The Mongolian Empire.

Bibliography

Humphrey, Judy. Genghis Khan. New York: Chelsea House of Publishers, 1987.

Lister, R.P. Genghis Khan. New York: Dorset Press, 1969.

Marshall, Robert. Storm from the East. Berkely: University of California Press, 1952.

Nicolle, David. The Mongol Warlords. United Kingdom: Firebird Books, 1990.

"The Historical Mongol Empire." Genghis Khan. 19pars. Online. Internet. 20 March 1998.
Available: http.//www.geocities.com/Athens/Forum/2532/page2.html.

"Treasures from Inner Mongolia." USA Today Magazine May 1994. 15pars. Online EBSCOHost. 10 March 1998.

 





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To: acad1228

acad.....#400!!


441 posted on 01/11/2005 11:05:16 AM PST by Kathy in Alaska (Support Our Troops! Operation Valentine's Day ~ www.proudpatriots.org)
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To: Kathy in Alaska
HI MA! Here is a little tune for you!

HOW BIZARRE!

442 posted on 01/11/2005 11:06:26 AM PST by Diva Betsy Ross (Just say no to the ACLU!)
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To: Kathy in Alaska
HI MA! Here is a little tune for you!

HOW BIZARRE!

443 posted on 01/11/2005 11:06:26 AM PST by Diva Betsy Ross (Just say no to the ACLU!)
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To: beachn4fun
Good afternoon, beach. Staying warm?


444 posted on 01/11/2005 11:06:36 AM PST by Kathy in Alaska (Support Our Troops! Operation Valentine's Day ~ www.proudpatriots.org)
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To: uncleshag; acad1228; tomkow6; pelikan; AZamericonnie
Arggggggg! WHY must you guyz talk this way? Ain't we Canteen girlz good enough for you?
445 posted on 01/11/2005 11:06:36 AM PST by beachn4fun (Not all who wander are lost ~ J.R.R. Tolkien)
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To: Diva Betsy Ross
PLEASE DON'T GO

446 posted on 01/11/2005 11:07:30 AM PST by Diva Betsy Ross (Just say no to the ACLU!)
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To: Diva Betsy Ross

Good afternoon, teacher. What did we learn today?


447 posted on 01/11/2005 11:07:33 AM PST by Kathy in Alaska (Support Our Troops! Operation Valentine's Day ~ www.proudpatriots.org)
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To: Old Sarge
Light are on & in case you need this later....


448 posted on 01/11/2005 11:09:03 AM PST by AZamericonnie
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To: pelikan

Oh yeah! I like your thinking!


449 posted on 01/11/2005 11:09:06 AM PST by beachn4fun (Not all who wander are lost ~ J.R.R. Tolkien)
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To: Old Sarge

Ok. take care. I'll save you a seat, even if I'm not here when you get back!


450 posted on 01/11/2005 11:09:51 AM PST by beachn4fun (Not all who wander are lost ~ J.R.R. Tolkien)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Thanks Ma for the woohoo.


451 posted on 01/11/2005 11:10:14 AM PST by AZamericonnie
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To: Old Sarge

**I'm finally in the same time zone as y'all over there!**

Missed this reply earlier. Too many trolls today. Where are you at now?


452 posted on 01/11/2005 11:12:04 AM PST by Arrowhead1952 (Jan. 20, 2005 - - - - The biggest nightmare for the MSM and DU.)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

We learned that some days you should just run around barefooted, enjoy the warm weather and try to stay out of trouble! Some days should be just for doin nothing. Today is one of those days!!! ( In other words- we tried to do school and Stephen was buggin us.. anyone know how to remove sharpie marker from hardwood?)


453 posted on 01/11/2005 11:12:37 AM PST by Diva Betsy Ross (Just say no to the ACLU!)
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To: Kathy in Alaska
MA! Look at you. You must be cold. Here use these......

We're not exactly hitting spring time ourselves!

454 posted on 01/11/2005 11:13:38 AM PST by beachn4fun (Not all who wander are lost ~ J.R.R. Tolkien)
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To: armyavonlady; MS.BEHAVIN
Good afternoon, army. That FDA rule has been in effect for a few years now. Don't know why. Seems like blood tests would give your pint a clean bill of health. I'll try to remember to ask when next I give. ms b works for the Red Cross (see post #178, ms b) and might be able to find out. And thanks for you and hubby's service to America.


455 posted on 01/11/2005 11:15:07 AM PST by Kathy in Alaska (Support Our Troops! Operation Valentine's Day ~ www.proudpatriots.org)
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To: beachn4fun; uncleshag; acad1228; tomkow6; pelikan
You tell em beachie, I mean what do those girls have the we ain't got??!!
456 posted on 01/11/2005 11:18:33 AM PST by AZamericonnie
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To: pelikan

Good morning afternoon, and welcome to the family.


457 posted on 01/11/2005 11:19:55 AM PST by Kathy in Alaska (Support Our Troops! Operation Valentine's Day ~ www.proudpatriots.org)
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To: beachn4fun; uncleshag; acad1228; tomkow6; pelikan

Besides teeth.... LOL


458 posted on 01/11/2005 11:24:03 AM PST by AZamericonnie
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To: AZamericonnie; pelikan; tomkow6; uncleshag; acad1228; HiJinx

I know what you mean AZ. I mean look at all the trouble we go through to look nice for the guyz. Gee.....just no gratitude.

459 posted on 01/11/2005 11:24:46 AM PST by beachn4fun (Not all who wander are lost ~ J.R.R. Tolkien)
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To: MS.BEHAVIN; AZamericonnie; Spotsy; beachn4fun; laurenmarlowe; Diva Betsy Ross; Kathy in Alaska; ...

"Uncleshag, here. Listen up!"
I proudly present the debut of the Longtown Boys
and our compilation of songs we call the Homeland Hop.
We dedicate this humble effort to
The United States Armed Forces.
You folks really rock!
May God Bless each and every one of you!

THE HOMELAND HOP
Uncleshag and The Longtown Boys


460 posted on 01/11/2005 11:27:14 AM PST by uncleshag (God Bless Our Troops.)
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