Genghis Khan, Makers of History Series
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The movements of herds and the authority of family chiefs provide Jacob Abbott's starting point for an account of Genghis Khan and the growth of his empire. He describes the grassy plains of Central Asia, communities living in movable tents, and the need to find fresh pasture and water. These details establish the social setting before the chapters turn to rival rulers, alliances, and campaigns in China and beyond.
One episode follows Idikut's dispute with Gurkhan's tax collector, whose demands bring complaints from the people. After a violent break with Gurkhan's officials, Idikut sends envoys to seek Genghis Khan's protection. Such exchanges show how local grievances become questions of imperial loyalty. Readers interested in older historical biography will also find Abbott's frank admission that reliable information is limited, and that his account depends on the sources available to him.
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- Jacob Abbott
- Pages
- 161
- Language
- English
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- History
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