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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: GummyIII; uncleshag

I'm having too much fun right now. I'll go out in 20 minutes and start it.


761 posted on 01/11/2005 7:08:31 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (Support Our Troops! Operation Valentine's Day ~ www.proudpatriots.org)
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To: GummyIII

Oh yeah! Difference in speed! I'm like a kid in a candy store!


762 posted on 01/11/2005 7:08:45 PM PST by AZamericonnie
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To: pelikan

Is that what Tom told you? NO WAY! I am Ma's REAL Favorite...


763 posted on 01/11/2005 7:09:13 PM PST by Diva Betsy Ross (Just say no to the ACLU!)
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To: StarCMC

Isn't it great! LOL


764 posted on 01/11/2005 7:10:52 PM PST by AZamericonnie
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To: Mudboy Slim

Aww, it is old news but I figured as much when it happened, Rove and Cheney are the Oz's behind that curtain.

"In fishing parlance, we'd call that chummin'." - unc.


765 posted on 01/11/2005 7:11:11 PM PST by uncleshag (God Bless Our Troops.)
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To: Mudboy Slim

You "heard" 'em guys.

Who's on first?


766 posted on 01/11/2005 7:12:34 PM PST by uncleshag (God Bless Our Troops.)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

I'm working on a project for the Skipper and XO.

Skipper also working on bugs regarding commercial vessel certification for me.

Nice weather.

Kitties happy.

*HUG*


767 posted on 01/11/2005 7:13:14 PM PST by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub (Have you said Thank You to a service man or woman today?)
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To: Diva Betsy Ross
wh!!

DBR.....#750!!


768 posted on 01/11/2005 7:15:54 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (Support Our Troops! Operation Valentine's Day ~ www.proudpatriots.org)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

VERY COOL MA!! Thanks!


769 posted on 01/11/2005 7:16:46 PM PST by Diva Betsy Ross (Just say no to the ACLU!)
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To: Diva Betsy Ross

Actually I believe I am, but I have heard that tomkow and mojo are the main players for Ma's affection...I don't know-o...

Maybe we're ALL Ma's favorites...Ha Ha Ha


770 posted on 01/11/2005 7:17:16 PM PST by pelikan
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To: HopeandGlory

ROFLOL!!


771 posted on 01/11/2005 7:17:42 PM PST by Soaring Feather
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To: Diva Betsy Ross; All

You missed a spot, Mom: Cindy Newman's 2-year-old son, Jeffrey, supervises snow removal outside her jewelry shop in Clio, Mich.

772 posted on 01/11/2005 7:19:20 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (Support Our Troops! Operation Valentine's Day ~ www.proudpatriots.org)
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To: uncleshag

773 posted on 01/11/2005 7:19:28 PM PST by Diva Betsy Ross (Just say no to the ACLU!)
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To: HopeandGlory

ROTFLMAO.....too funny, Hope.


774 posted on 01/11/2005 7:20:06 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (Support Our Troops! Operation Valentine's Day ~ www.proudpatriots.org)
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To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub

Hi Tonk! How are you tonight?


775 posted on 01/11/2005 7:20:39 PM PST by Diva Betsy Ross (Just say no to the ACLU!)
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To: bentfeather

Isn't she a love??? . . . LOL!!! . . . Smooches.


776 posted on 01/11/2005 7:22:34 PM PST by HopeandGlory (Hey, Liberals . . . PC died on 9/11 . . . GET USED TO IT!!!)
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To: bentfeather

You weren't here today so I went to the lair to see if you had posted. Just checking...


777 posted on 01/11/2005 7:23:05 PM PST by AZamericonnie
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To: HopeandGlory

LOL


HUGS


778 posted on 01/11/2005 7:23:18 PM PST by Soaring Feather
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To: tomkow6

Night tom...sweet dreams.


779 posted on 01/11/2005 7:23:55 PM PST by AZamericonnie
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To: AZamericonnie

:-)


780 posted on 01/11/2005 7:24:16 PM PST by Soaring Feather
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