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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: tomkow6

Now there's a lawsuit waitin' to happen (#518). I'd hate to be involved in the research of that litigation. Geez.


521 posted on 01/11/2005 12:42:15 PM PST by armyavonlady
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To: Arrowhead1952

LOL!! I know the feeling - I rarely get to catch up on the Saturday threads if I'm down at the farm for the day...!


522 posted on 01/11/2005 12:43:46 PM PST by StarCMC (It's God's job to forgive Bin Laden; it's our job to arrange the meeting.)
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To: txradioguy
Sheesh! This one took me long enough...

Lonestar - Mr. Mom


523 posted on 01/11/2005 12:46:11 PM PST by StarCMC (It's God's job to forgive Bin Laden; it's our job to arrange the meeting.)
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To: armyavonlady
...........If the Lib has a fit, then you must aquit!
524 posted on 01/11/2005 12:49:06 PM PST by tomkow6 (.........As the sun warms my buns...you warm my burka...moonshine helps the magic...)
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To: beachn4fun
"...we have libs among us?"

Unfortunately, they seem to be everywhere...LOL!!

FReegards...MUD

525 posted on 01/11/2005 12:52:00 PM PST by Mudboy Slim (RE-IMPEACH Osama bil Clinton!!)
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To: tomkow6

Have you always been this perky? You're a tad to quick for me, tom.

And we don't deal in the world of acquit - it's civil law so we deal in $$$$ (with mighty efforts to keep our clients from having to dish it out). Now the manufacturer of that contraption either deserves to be sued or should have exclusive distribution to certain countries which shall remain nameless.


526 posted on 01/11/2005 12:57:07 PM PST by armyavonlady
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To: Mudboy Slim

Hi Mud! So you are not going to go and forget about us little folk when you are a big star songwriter- are you?


527 posted on 01/11/2005 12:59:33 PM PST by Diva Betsy Ross (Just say no to the ACLU!)
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To: StarCMC

What took so long?


528 posted on 01/11/2005 1:00:55 PM PST by uncleshag (God Bless Our Troops.)
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To: uncleshag

"Shan't Git Fooled Again!!"
(To be sung to The Who's "Won't Get Fooled Again")

We'll enlighten all we meet...
For our children, we shall FReep...
Truth and Morals that we worship shall live on!!
'Tis Clinton who spurs us on...
Lib'ral Judgement is all Wrong...
Media LIES, but the Sheeple shall catch on!!

We'll re-enforce Nation's Ol' Constitution...
Devolve Power...The Great Devolution...
Laugh and sing and take Slick Willie down!!
Listen to what Limbaugh's sayin'...
Gotta do more than pray!!
Folks, we'll rise to our feet and sing...
"We shan't git fooled again!!!"...No NO!!

We'll raise our voice for our Country with pride...
Ain't gonna listen to Left's Medyuh Jive!!
We'll wake all the Sheeple and smite all Left's spies!!
Folks, you know that RATS' Chi-Com spies always lie...Don'tcha?!!

(Kewl synthesizer/guitar combo)

YEEEEEEE-HAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!

FReepers, hit the streets...educate everyone you meet...
Lib'rals' "programs" we'll erase...MUD don't lie!!
And the SLAUGHTER of the Left...means momentum for what's Right...
Sheeples' fears shall melt away before our sight!!

Right'll re-enforce our Ol' Constitution...
Reject Hitlery's Socialist solutions!!
Smile and grin at the change all around...)8^D!!
Pick up my ol' harp and sing...ain't like yesterday...
Folks, we'll take to streets and scream...
FREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEDOM!!!!!!!!!!

Meet the new boss...his name is George Bush!!

Mudboy Slim (10/13/2000)


529 posted on 01/11/2005 1:01:27 PM PST by Mudboy Slim (RE-IMPEACH Osama bil Clinton!!)
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To: Diva Betsy Ross

LOL...I already thought I was a "big star songwriter" and I owe it all to my FReeper FRiends...MUD


530 posted on 01/11/2005 1:02:55 PM PST by Mudboy Slim (RE-IMPEACH Osama bil Clinton!!)
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To: Mudboy Slim

The WHO? Sheesh!

Not asking much!

You may get some visitors!
Hide your pen, paper, and hard drives.


531 posted on 01/11/2005 1:05:01 PM PST by uncleshag (God Bless Our Troops.)
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To: Mudboy Slim
Oh right.. Of course Mr. Mud.. I mean.. I mean.. when they take you off to Hollywerid or some such place.... Don't go forgiting bout us now.... :]

Good tunes Mud.

532 posted on 01/11/2005 1:05:19 PM PST by Diva Betsy Ross (Just say no to the ACLU!)
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To: Diva Betsy Ross
anyone know how to remove sharpie marker from hardwood?

No, but I can tell you how to bleach linens without using chlorox. ;)
533 posted on 01/11/2005 1:06:48 PM PST by Fawnn (Canteen wOOhOO Consultant and CookingWithPam.com person - Faith makes things possible, not easy.)
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To: E.G.C.

Hopefully my computer will do the updates all by itself tonight, but I will be on the lookout. Thanks, E.


534 posted on 01/11/2005 1:10:51 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (Support Our Troops! Operation Valentine's Day ~ www.proudpatriots.org)
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To: armyavonlady

.......I can't plead insanity?


535 posted on 01/11/2005 1:11:33 PM PST by tomkow6 (.........As the sun warms my buns...you warm my burka...moonshine helps the magic...)
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To: beachn4fun

Just ignore him and maybe he'll get tired of no attention.


536 posted on 01/11/2005 1:11:40 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (Support Our Troops! Operation Valentine's Day ~ www.proudpatriots.org)
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To: Kathy in Alaska


537 posted on 01/11/2005 1:15:16 PM PST by tomkow6 (.........As the sun warms my buns...you warm my burka...moonshine helps the magic...)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Works on me.


538 posted on 01/11/2005 1:16:02 PM PST by uncleshag (God Bless Our Troops.)
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To: armyavonlady

I get called every 56 days for A neg, but had to put it off because of this stupid cold. When I get there, I'll try to remember to inquire about a possible test, especially since so many of our military are excluded. The Os are being begged for on the radio every day lately.


539 posted on 01/11/2005 1:16:22 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (Support Our Troops! Operation Valentine's Day ~ www.proudpatriots.org)
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To: tomkow6
Now stop that! I'm not supposed to be laughing about such matters. Stop making faces at your sis.I am ROTFLMAO at the oh so funny graphic!
540 posted on 01/11/2005 1:19:14 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (Support Our Troops! Operation Valentine's Day ~ www.proudpatriots.org)
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