Essays on Genghis Khan

Genghis Khan was a brilliant leader, particularly a brilliant warrior. Around half the Mongolians claim to be the direct descendants of Genghis Khan. He claimed that 'conquering one's enemies; taking possessions; loving their women and daughters' should be necessary for happiness. Many people seem to have initially come from the great Mongol emperor as a half of the country's population. He claimed to be the defeat of his enemies and to remove their possessions, his wives and their children. ...

When we talk about inspirational stories and people, we think of modern-day society and the epic characters who motivated and cultured the world into what it is today. But Genghis Khan is a character that was quite different from this perspective. In fact, his greatness lay in his ability to unite the uneducated nomads of his country in a rather violent manner. Although most of his life was not recorded much during his sojourn in the world, yet history narrates that Genghis Khan (his birth ...

Weatherford’s thesis statement, “The startling true history of how one extraordinary man from a remote corner of the world created an empire that led the world into the modern age”. Weatherford’s thesis is correct because he outlawed slavery and redistributed the wealth he gained, he established free trade along the silk road and he created one of the first international postal systems, as well as left conquered cities alone along with he promoted people based on individual merit. To begin, ...

The strategic genius of Chinggis Khan is immortalized in history. The writings of Sun Tzu have established sound military principles that have transcended time and technology. No other conqueror in history had employed strategies so far ahead of their time than Chinggis Khan. He and his generals practiced and improved upon Sun Tzu’s ancient stratagems, and in course, reshaped civilization in Asia and in Europe. There are three principles outlined by the 6th century BCE Chinese philosopher, ...

Going into the thirteenth century, the Mongolian Empire will have forever changed the world map. Their leader at the time, Genghis Khan, a rising warrior to which one day would establish the largest empire the world shall ever know. A man of leadership, he set his first goal to unite the nomadic tribes of the Mongolian plateau. He did just so, then afterwards he began conquering large land masses in central Asia and in China. At a later time, land masses in Poland, Vietnam, Korea, and Syria, ...

Over time there were many great evil rulers. Two important evil rulers/emperors throughout the world were Genghis Khan and Vlad III Dracula. Both of these ruler/emperors had things in common but led different stories. Vlad III Dracula or Romanian Vlad was born in Transylvania (Romania today). He was the second of four brothers born into the noble family of Vlad II Dracula. Vlad gets his name from when his father was inducted into “The Order of the Dragon” created by the Roman Emperor ...

His name struck anguish in the hearts across Asia, yet he remains an icon to the people of Mongolia. He could slay thousands without flinching. He was considered one of the most barbaric people ever, yet he ruled fairly. He gave his enemies one simple choice: surrender and be enslaved, or die. By consistently enforcing discipline, rewarding skill and allegiance, and punishing those who opposed him, he established a vast empire. His empire was far greater than Alexander the Great. Meet the man ...

The use of effective psychological warfare tactics was one of the reasons that led to Genghis khan’s rise to power and his victorious accomplishments in his leadership throughout his reign. This investigation highlights the significance of using terror through psychological warfare as a vehicle to dominate the enemy. By referring back to the definition of terror as “ a violent or destructive act committed by groups in order to intimidate a population or government into granting them their ...

People who lived in Uzbekistan is about 55,000 to 70,000 years ago which is as early as the Palaeolithic Period (Old Stone Age). In the 1st millennium bce in the fertile region around the Amu Darya, the silk road between china and Europe act as a place for trading and culture exchange. Alexander the Great entered of Cyrus the Great Achaemenid empire in the 4th century BC. He stopped near Marakanda (Samarkand) and then married Roxana, a local chieftain's daughter, after conquering the Sogdians ...

The Mongols were a nomadic group that originated in Central Asia, now Mongolia. They are traditionally characterized as amazing horsemen and conquerors and are credited with forming the largest empire to date. This empire lasted from 1206-1368 and was spear-headed by their leader Genghis Khan. Khan rose from humble beginnings and untied the nomadic tribes together to form one union.Genghis Khan’s early years were not the best. His father stole his mother and forced her into marriage. At that ...