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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: uncleshag

I only report the news. ;)


561 posted on 01/11/2005 2:01:59 PM PST by Fawnn (Canteen wOOhOO Consultant and CookingWithPam.com person - Faith makes things possible, not easy.)
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To: Fawnn; uncleshag; bentfeather; Kathy in Alaska; tomkow6; All

Did anyone else see the video of the fireman risking his life and saving the 6-month old baby in the flood waters? Oh my - I just bawled my eyes out - and then gave Jake a BIG hug. ...whew...


562 posted on 01/11/2005 2:02:04 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: StarCMC
Think happy thoughts
Think happy thoughts!

Scritti Politti - A Perfect Way

Good college memories with this one!


563 posted on 01/11/2005 2:05:44 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: StarCMC

I haven't watched the news in days. I just turned on Fox News. (Do you remember in what state it took place? I wonder if Weather Channel will show it.)

Somewhat related: My daughter just told me that she's now thankful they just lost power during the storm. Their friends are staying in a hotel until they can get the RAW SEWAGE cleaned out of their basement! (A bedroom and their home office is in the basement, so there'll be lots of property damage because of it, too.)


564 posted on 01/11/2005 2:07:29 PM PST by Fawnn (Canteen wOOhOO Consultant and CookingWithPam.com person - Faith makes things possible, not easy.)
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To: Fawnn

I beleive it was in California...I saw it on Fox News. You can hardly believe it's a baby - it looks like a doll. I can only imagine what was going thru that hero's mind. Thank God for our heroes who are willing to risk EVERYTHING for us!


565 posted on 01/11/2005 2:09:55 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: AZamericonnie

Awww... thanks!


566 posted on 01/11/2005 2:14:38 PM PST by Diva Betsy Ross (Just say no to the ACLU!)
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To: StarCMC

Where?


567 posted on 01/11/2005 2:14:45 PM PST by uncleshag (God Bless Our Troops.)
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To: Fawnn

yer so bahd...


568 posted on 01/11/2005 2:15:02 PM PST by Diva Betsy Ross (Just say no to the ACLU!)
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To: uncleshag

Refresh uncleshag, refresh.


569 posted on 01/11/2005 2:15:48 PM PST by uncleshag (God Bless Our Troops.)
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To: uncleshag
I think it was California somewhere, but I'm not positive.
570 posted on 01/11/2005 2:16:44 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: Diva Betsy Ross; uncleshag

That's what I did! Not sending Neil, of course. Just hoping others would donate in my place. Uncleshag and the band stepped up to the plate (in more than one way apparently), so I feel better!! Thanks to you and the guys, uncle!


571 posted on 01/11/2005 2:17:10 PM PST by armyavonlady
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To: uncleshag

ROFLMBO!!


572 posted on 01/11/2005 2:17:16 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: uncleshag; MS.BEHAVIN; Diva Betsy Ross; Kathy in Alaska; Lady Jag; Laurita; Jet Jaguar; ...
I am REALLY Starting to like this guy's music...here's a two shot of Uncle Kracker!

Follow Me

Memphis Soul Song


573 posted on 01/11/2005 2:22:27 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: uncleshag; Kathy in Alaska; txradioguy; Colonel_Flagg; Old Sarge; Jet Jaguar; Laurita; All
Here's a little number StarCMC is groovin' to right now...

Toby Keith - Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue

Look out terrorists - you ain't seen nothin' like our Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines and Coasties!
Get ready to kiss your butts good-bye.


574 posted on 01/11/2005 2:31:39 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: All

Gotta go take care of some junk around here - I'll see ya after dinner - if I can stay away that long! LOL!!


575 posted on 01/11/2005 2:34:19 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: Fawnn

MY EX-MOTHER-IN-LAW!


576 posted on 01/11/2005 2:35:05 PM PST by tomkow6 (.........As the sun warms my buns...you warm my burka...moonshine helps the magic...)
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To: MoJo2001; Fawnn; StarCMC; Spotsy; All
Soup Report
2 bowls Chicken Rice
Cook # 2
End of Soup Report

577 posted on 01/11/2005 2:41:43 PM PST by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub (MoJo2001 wants to know what kind of soup I have at the Coast Guard base)
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To: StarCMC

They had the mother & the baby on some news show this morning (a show I will deny watching). They looked just fine. She tried soo hard to herself to save her child & did. The baby got away from the fireman during the rescue. That baby was rescued about three times that day! Such a miracle.


578 posted on 01/11/2005 2:56:27 PM PST by AZamericonnie
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To: AZamericonnie; tomkow6

That's ok, I like all critters! Hey, it's just one more pet for my girl to bark nonstop at--just be sure to pack plenty of tomato juice with squnky-cat Angel Boy.


579 posted on 01/11/2005 3:01:01 PM PST by pelikan
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To: Kathy in Alaska; MoJo2001; LaDivaLoca; bentfeather; beachn4fun; Fawnn; Ragtime Cowgirl; StarCMC; ...
From the men in the Military and the Canteen


580 posted on 01/11/2005 3:01:54 PM PST by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub (Good Evening Ladies!)
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